STA has more than 4,200 members in 26 Affiliates making it the voice for professionals engaged in the trading of securities. STA is a powerful conduit through which its members’ voices can be magnified and heard at the highest levels by those who make the rules, regulations and laws covering the securities markets.

An affiliate of the Security Traders Association, Inc. (STA), DSTA was founded to promote the general welfare of its members along with the objectives and purposes of the STA. The operations of the Association are conducted principally in Dallas, Texas and the annual member meeting is held in Dallas during the month of December.