Member Firm
Definition of 'Member Firm'A broker-dealer in which at least one of the principal officers is a member of either the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), another major stock exchange, a self-regulatory organization or a clearing house corporation.Also referred to as "clearing member". |
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Investopedia explains 'Member Firm'One seat (membership) on the NYSE usually costs more than $1 million. Owning a seat allows on the NYSE allows a person to trad on the floor of the exchange, either as an agent for someone else for for his or her personal account. |
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