NATIONAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS TRADE ASSOCIATION

THE NATIONAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS TRADE ASSOCIATION (THE "ASSOCIATION") IS A NON-PROFIT TRADE ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE ASSOCIATION'S PRINCIPLE OFFICE IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC. MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF PERSONS AND FIRMS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN, ASSOCIATED WITH OR HAVING AN INTEREST IN, THE FURTHERANCE OF PERIODIC PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION ON ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL INJURIES AND OTHER CLAIMS UTILIZING PERIODIC PAYMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT, EDUCATION, DIALOGUE, AND ADVANCEMENT IN THE STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROFESSION.