100th Annual Conference
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Franklin Institute
This annual event brings together investment professionals for an evening of networking, professional engagement, and industry discussion.
2026 Board Announced!
Members
Please welcome our new board members and let us know how we can improve our organization.
Officers and Board Members
ITAP Is Expanding Our Membership!
ITAP is a long-standing institution with over a century of bringing together professionals across Philadelphia’s investment community.
In 2026, ITAP is focused on fostering stronger connections with other investment organizations and expanding our reach & membership within the broader financial services industry.
Our membership includes professionals across trading, sales, research, compliance, operations, and fintech, as well as those in adjacent fields like quantitative analysis and market structure. We also welcome individuals with a strong personal interest in investing who are looking to deepen their knowledge and expand their network!

Philly Financial Network News!
Delivering financial news that impacts Philadelphia investors requires a deep understanding of the local market dynamics, industry trends, and global economic factors.
As a financial professional, it is essential to stay informed about significant events and developments that could potentially influence investment opportunities in the region. Whether it’s changes in interest rates, shifts in regulatory policies, or fluctuations in stock prices, providing accurate and timely updates is crucial for guiding investors towards making informed decisions.

Current News

The ETP Forum
We hope you could join us for the upcoming 2025 Fall ETP Forum on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, in New York at The New York Athletic Club. The audience will be composed of an expanded group of ETF Investors complimented by a diverse representation of the ETF Industry...

Pete Cocuzza Grooves into Retirement
ITAP's very own PC, Thanks for supporting ITAP over the years.. All the best .. Rock on! Long-time equity trading guy Peter Cocuzza recently retired from a 44-year career in finance, spent at PaineWebber, Oppenheimer Funds and Global Liquidity Partners. He now walks...
Past News

Compound Insights: Eric Green, CFA: Why Small Cap’s Time Has Come
Small cap equities and fixed are having a moment. Hear how one portfolio manager's credit and equity analysis shows how it will go.

ITAP Donates to Boys & Girls Club
The Philadelphia Traders Association visited with The Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia today. We presented a check to support our local community and help keeping our kids safe. They are definitely making a difference and we’re glad to be part of it.

Nasdaq and CF Benchmarks to Drive Development and Adoption of Digital Asset with New Index Options
Nasdaq® Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX) will track CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index, providing added transparency, accessibility and reliability to cryptocurrency ecosystem New York, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ), in partnership with CF...

