Too many passwords? Here’s how single sign-on simplifies security
Password overload isn’t just frustrating; it’s risky. Discover how single sign-on (SSO) simplifies access to multiple applications, reduces security gaps, and gives IT teams better control over user access. The case for using SSO Most employees are drowning in passwords. Email, project management tools, HR portals, cloud storage, accounting platforms — the list keeps growing. When people […]
5 Hidden IT compliance risks in everyday advisor workflows
Registered investment advisors (RIAs) operate under a paradox where the tools that make client service fastest are often the ones that make compliance officers lose sleep. You likely face daily pressure to respond instantly to market moves or client questions, leading to shadow IT habits that bypass firm security controls. While sending a quick text […]
Your tech stack is more than just your CRM: How Microsoft 365 impacts the client experience
Most registered investment advisors (RIAs) define client experience by the quality of their advice, the depth of their quarterly review meetings, or the strength of their personal relationships. While those elements remain vital, the operational interactions happening in between meetings now carry equal weight in building or breaking trust. Every time a client waits for […]
AI in wealth management: Where RIAs can lean in and where to step back
Everywhere registered investment advisors (RIAs) turn, someone is touting the wonders of AI. Tech vendors promise it will fix your workflows. Marketing gurus claim it will write your emails. Headlines suggest it might even pick stocks better than a human. For most industries, moving fast with new tech is fine. If a retailer’s AI makes […]
How RIAs can reduce operational risk by cleaning up digital sprawl
You know the feeling: a new employee starts, and you spend half a day figuring out which five login credentials they need. Or worse, an employee leaves, and three months later you realize they still have access to a niche marketing tool because no one remembered to remove them. This is the reality for many […]
Cybersecurity for Registered Investment Advisors: Top 3 Checkpoints
At a Glance Cybersecurity for Registered Investment Advisors includes three key checkpoints: strategic planning, enterprise-level protection, and employee readiness. These help firms protect client data, stay compliant with SEC IT requirements, and build trust with clients. When it comes to cybersecurity for Registered Investment Advisors, here’s what every firm should know: Cybersecurity is a fiduciary […]
Stop tech bottlenecks from slowing your RIA’s growth
Your RIA or financial advisory firm is growing, with assets and client numbers on the rise, yet something feels off. Your team works harder than ever but seems increasingly frustrated as once-smooth processes begin to break down. The friction your team feels stems from technology, not a lack of effort. These hidden bottlenecks in your RIA’s […]
Onboarding new advisors? Here’s how to make sure tech doesn’t slow them down
For a growing RIA or financial advisory firm, bringing on a new advisor is a major investment of time and resources. Their success is directly tied to your firm’s growth, and bringing them up to speed with your operations smoothly is crucial. But too often, a clunky, disorganized technology setup gets in the way. A […]
Device management for RIAs: A COO’s guide to supporting a hybrid work environment
Hybrid work offers registered investment advisory (RIA) and financial advisory firms unprecedented flexibility, but for a chief operating officer (COO), it also introduces significant operational and security complexities. When your team accesses sensitive client data from multiple locations, the devices they use become the new security perimeter. Maintaining control and compliance in this scattered environment […]