Investment Adviser Association

Investment ManagementDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

The Investment Adviser Association is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to representing fiduciary investment adviser firms within the investment management sector. Its member firms collectively manage more than $25 trillion in assets for a diverse set of institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, trusts, investment companies, private funds, endowments, foundations, and corporations. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the association engages in advocacy on policy issues before Congress, the SEC, the CFTC, the Department of Labor, and state regulators, aiming to advance the interests of fiduciary advisers; it also provides regulatory, compliance, business practices, and educational resources to its members.

Within the investment management landscape, the IAA positions itself as a representative body focused on fiduciary standards, regulatory guidance, and professional support for member firms. A notable recent development is the 2025 appointment of a chief operating officer, signaling ongoing governance and organizational capacity.

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