Indiana

Securities

There are no securities exchanges in Indiana. There are 761 securities brokers and dealers organizations in Indiana, with over 5,000 employees. Investment advisor firms number 139 for the state. Laws governing the trading and sale of corporate securities are administered by the secretary of state, who also regulates franchise sales and corporate takeover attempts. There are 75 NASDAQ companies headquartered in Indiana, two NASDAQ market makers, and 18 Indiana-incorporated NYSE traded companies: major corporations include Lilly (Eli) & Co., Bindley Western Industries, Conseco, Lincoln National Corporation, and Cummins Engine Co.