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An RIA's compliance obligations come primarily from the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, SEC rules under that Act, and — for state-registered firms — the Uniform Securities Act as adopted by each state, with additional cybersecurity, recordkeeping, and marketing requirements layered on top.

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace can both support an RIA's SEC obligations, but neither platform makes your firm compliant on its own.

A solid business continuity plan template for RIAs gives you a fill-in-the-blanks document that names who acts, what recovers first, and how clients stay informed, built around your firm's actual size and operations rather than a generic checklist.

you manage technology decisions for a Registered Investment Advisor, you've likely had this conversation more than once: which video platform actually keeps client conversations safest, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Cisco Webex?

Password managers for financial advisors turn credential security from a personal habit into firm policy. Financial advisors and RIAs handle sensitive credentials that protect client assets, not just personal accounts. Implementing robust RIA cybersecurity measures is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting firm reputation. A single reused or weak password on a custodial platform, CRM, or email account can expose years of hard-won client trust to a data