National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) - National association serving small to mid-sized independent equipment finance companies. Formed through the 2009 merger of the United Association of Equipment Leasing (UAEL) and the Eastern Association of Equipment Lessors (EAEL), this new association is building enhanced programs, networking opportunities and industry segment diversity leveraging its broad nationwide base of members and supporters.

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) - Trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers in the U.S. equipment finance sectors. Its membership is a broad spectrum of industry participants within the U.S. , as well as the international community. The ELFA is the major industry voice representing the interests of the leasing and equipment finance community to the investment and legislative communities within the U.S. as well as a frequent voice in the media advocating for the industry. The name change from the Equipment Leasing Association was intended to reflect a broadened membership who not only offers equipment leasing products but finance opportunities, as well.

National Association of Equipment Lease Brokers (NAELB) - Founded in 1990, NAELB has evolved into the main advocate for the independent lease broker community. It was founded and governed by independent brokers who provide significant voluntary support for the programs and benefits offered by the association.

CLP Foundation - Serves as the official governing body and licensor of the CLP designation, which now has affiliated programs throughout the industrial world. The CLP designation sets the standard for professionalism in the leasing industry and identifies and recognizes individuals within the industry who have demonstrated their compentency through continued education, testing and conduct.