Membership Rates
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Our membership fees have not changed in over twenty years.
Dealer, 0-10 Registrants
Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.
Apply NowDealer, 11-50 Registrants
Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.
Apply NowDealer, 51-250 Registrants
Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.
Apply NowDealer, 251-1000 Registrants
Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.
Apply NowDealer, 1000+ Registrants
Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.
Apply NowCarrying Dealer, No Registrants
Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.
Apply NowAffiliates
The Federation welcomes non-dealer members who want to support and engage
with dealers and industry
Mutual Fund Company/Manufacturer
Comprehensive tools for growing businesses. Optimize your processes and productivity across your team.
Apply NowCorporation/Service Provider
Comprehensive tools for growing businesses. Optimize your processes and productivity across your team.
Apply NowAs an independent dealer, you face unique challenges in today's complex regulatory environment. The Federation of Independent Dealers (FID) / Fédération des Courtiers Indépendants exists to amplify your voice and protect your interests in the Canadian financial services landscape.
Don't navigate the regulatory landscape alone. Join a community of independent dealers committed to preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our industry while ensuring the highest standards of advice and service to the Canadian investing public.
Your Independence. Our Advocacy.
The Federation was started in 1996 by Dealers, for Dealers.
Powerful Advocacy
We represent independent dealers before regulators, ensuring your perspectives are heard on critical policy decisions that impact your business
Regulatory Expertise
Stay ahead of regulatory changes with our community discussions and participate, or have your CCO participate, in the development of our regulatory responses
Cost-Effective Representation
Access professional advocacy and regulatory expertise at a fraction of what it would cost to maintain in-house
Questions?
Frequently asked questions
The Federation directly interacts with our SRO and national regulators on a regular basis, and can support you with information about what's coming next; from TCR, T+1, audits, and more. We've been supporting independent dealers like yours since 1996.
The Federation hosts five meetings per year, an annual member dinner, and annual conference. In addition, there are educational webinars, member discussions on specific consultations, and a curated newsletter gathering together and presenting you with key trends, topics, and updates.
You can reach our Matthew Latimer, Executive Director by emailing, calling +1 647-772-4268, or can obtain information from the new AI bot (blue circle) on the bottom right of our website home page. We are able to assist with any number of questions or issues.
We’re committed to providing effective solutions and options to support you.
Federation members represent over 30,000 registrants
Join us in bringing together the voices of independent firms