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January 2025

A Letter From Julie Andress, 2025 STA Chair

By Julie Andress, KeyBanc Capital Markets, STA Chair

It is with immense gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility that I begin my term as Board Chair of the Security Traders Association (STA). This moment reflects years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to the financial markets. I am deeply honored by the trust STA members have placed in me.

Meet Laura Delaney, 2025 Women in Finance Vice Chair

By Laura Delaney, Virtu Financial, STA WIF Vice Chair



Happy New Year from STA Women in Finance! My name is Laura Delaney and I'm so honored to serve as your 2025 Women in Finance Vice Chair. I’ve had the pleasure of working at Virtu Financial (formerly ITG) promoting POSIT Alert and our global trading solutions for the last 18 years. I have been involved with the STA community for many years - I also serve as the Treasurer of Dallas STA and was pleased to host the first ever Women in Finance event at our 2024 Texas Traders Convention. 

Changing the Face of Financial Services: Patricia Koetzner, Siebert Williams Shank & Co.

Check out our final edition of 2024, featuring Patricia Koetzner, Managing Director, Equity Sales & Trading at Siebert Williams Shank & Co. In this edition, Patricia discusses the benefits of working at a smaller broker dealer early in here career, the leadership skills that inspired her overt the years, and more.

STA Arizona Chapter First Annual Conference

February 6

JW Marriott Camelback Resort

Scottsdale, AZ

Mid-Atlantic STA 2025 Mid-Winter Conference

February 6-7

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

STA Florida 43rd Annual Conference

February 27-March 1

Wyndham Grand Hotel

Clearwater Beach, FL

Denver STA 2025 Ski Train Conference

March 6-8

The Oxford Hotel

Denver, CO

A Tradition of National Unity and Hope

by Jim Toes, STA

Presidential inauguration addresses are a cornerstone of American democracy. More than mere ceremony, they provide an invaluable opportunity for the incoming president to articulate their vision, unify the nation, and inspire confidence in their leadership.

These speeches also serve as a moment of accountability, reminding the president of their solemn duty to uphold the Constitution and serve all Americans.

FINRA Unscripted: Unpacking the 2025 FINRA Regulatory Oversight Report

On this episode, hosted by Member Relations and Education Vice President Kayte Toczylowski, FINRA’s regulatory leaders—Executive Vice President and Head of Member Supervision Greg Ruppert, Executive Vice President and Head of Market Regulation and Transparency Services Stephanie Dumont, and Executive Vice President and Head of Enforcement Bill St. Louis—dive into the report’s takeaways and insights for member firms.

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2025 Sponsorship Prospectus

As we kick off a new year, we recognize that many of you are planning and budgeting early for 2025. Our 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus is now available!

Please note that three of the four levels of sponsorship include representation on select STA Advisory Committees (Listed Options, ETFs, Market Structure) for the entire 2025 calendar year. Learn more about the opportunities below! Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for (audience)?

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