Amanda Teeple

The Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) is a professional trade association dedicated to alternative and direct investment securities. The private company is based in Indianapolis. It serves over 4,500 members, including attorneys, CPAs, broker-dealers, sponsors, lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, registered investment advisors, and family office representatives, who are involved in alternative investment products such as non-traded REITs, business development companies, master limited partnerships, 1031 exchanges, energy interests, and equipment leasing programs. ADISA provides resources like a quarterly magazine, webinars, podcasts, white papers, videos, and industry terminology, and hosts annual conferences, due diligence sessions, and networking events. The association also offers opportunities for committee participation, advocacy, awards, and editorial contributions, and monitors regulatory and legislative developments while engaging in lobbying efforts. Additionally, ADISA operates a foundation that offers college scholarships to support education within the alternative investment community.

Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust