About FIRMA

Established in 1985, the Fiduciary and Investment Risk Management Association, Inc. (FIRMA) empowers professionals in fiduciary and investment management through leading education, peer collaboration, and industry insights.

As a member-driven organization, FIRMA is dedicated to:

  • Delivering high-impact training and dynamic professional forums
  • Upholding integrity and ethical excellence in audit, compliance, and risk management


In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, the complexity of audit, compliance and risk management oversight continues to grow. FIRMA provides professionals with the specialized knowledge and resources needed to navigate these challenges.

What sets FIRMA apart is its practitioner-led governance. The Board and Committees are comprised of professionals across the three lines of defense within their institutions. This ensures FIRMA’s programs reflect real-world challenges and provide timely, actionable insights.