RIA Compliance

SEC Compliance Services for RIAs and Fund Managers

We have decades of experience designing, advising, and managing compliance programs and professionals across the global investment management industry, including: Investment Advisers, Wealth Managers, Mutual Funds / ETFs, Private Funds, and Non-U.S. Firms and Funds.

  • Wealth Managers

  • Institutional Investment Managers

  • Global Investment Firms

  • Public Investment Programs

  • Mutual Funds and ETFs

  • Closed-End Funds

  • BDCs and Interval Funds

  • UCITS

  • Non-US / Offshore Funds

  • Hedge Funds

  • Private Equity

  • Private Real Estate and Infrastructure

  • Private Credit

Services

  • Increase your confidence and readiness for your next SEC exam and minimize the cost and business disruption when it happens.

  • A customized training and coach-consulting engagement for RIA executives and compliance officers. 

  • A complete testing and consulting solution for annual compliance and AML reviews.  

  • We partner with you and provide customized solutions.

Exam Ready

 Feel Confident and Prepared.

Exam Ready is for Registered Investment Advisers and Private Fund Managers who want to increase their confidence and readiness for their next SEC exam and minimize the cost and business disruption when it happens.

Our Exam Ready services prepare you to:

  • Respond to an SEC examination will less stress and disruption to the business

  • Have confidence in the outcome of the examination

  • Have peace of mind for compliance, management, clients, and stakeholders

  • Identify and remediate potential problem areas

  • Receive customized and expert guidance for your firm

  • Implement an action plan

Exam Ready services cover all scopes and budgets.

Exam Ready PASS

Customized consulting to provide the highest degree of confidence in your ability to achieve a satisfactory outcome from an SEC exam in the coming year. Includes:

  • Customized Scope

  • Customized Request List

  • Document Production

  • Coaching and Executive Training

  • Document Review

  • Testing and Interviews

  • Remediation Assistance

  • Day One Preparation

PLUS: Two days of examination management and support services if you are examined within the following 12 months

Pricing is scaled based on firm profile and typically ranges from $24k to $36k.

Exam Ready PREP

A blend of consulting and advisory services so you feel fully prepared and confident in your ability to achieve a satisfactory outcome from an SEC exam in the coming year.

Consulting

  • Customized Scope

  • Customized Request List

  • Document Production

  • Document Review

Advisory

  • Testing and Interviews

  • Remediation Assistance

  • Coaching and Executive Training

  • Day One Preparation

PLUS: Two days of examination management and support services if you are examined within the following 12 months

Pricing is scaled based on firm profile and typically ranges from $10k to $16k.

Exam Ready BOOTCAMP

A blend of consulting and training services so you feel fully prepared and confident in your ability to achieve a satisfactory outcome from an SEC exam in the coming year. The Exam Ready Bootcamp includes:

  • Creating a customized readiness assessment and preparation plan

  • Developing a precise understanding of document request list, including production considerations

  • Preparing management and your firm for the firm’s internal response, including interview coaching

  • Identifying and responding to hot topic and potential risks covered during examinations

  • Mastering your “day 1” presentation and learn the keys to establishing a productive and cooperative rapport

  • Preparing an effective response letter plan

  • Remediating current gaps and maintaining your readiness

  • Personalized guidance that fits your firm, personnel, and systems

  • Valuable templates and resources

PLUS: Two days of examination management and support services if you are examined within the following 12 months

Flat pricing: $7,500

RIA A to Z

Personalized and Practical SEC Compliance Training. 

Learn the regulations that are relevant for your firm and get practical guidance that fits your organization.

RIA A to Z is designed for new RIA compliance officers and executives responsible for compliance.

RIA A to Z is structured as a Bootcamp, consisting of one-on-one meetings that define your desired scope and plan to for the bootcamp, followed by multiple half-day intensive workshops (the “bootcamp”) to drive progress, concluded by a personalized implementation and maintenance plan.

RIA A to Z Covers:

  • Overview of Regulations and Fiduciary Duty

  • Compliance Programs, AML Programs, Vendor Risk Management

  • Registration, Disclosures, and Books and Records

  • Investment Advisory Services and Proxy Voting

  • Best Execution and Prohibited Transactions

  • Custody, Valuation, Fees, and Expenses

  • Advertising, Sales, and Fund Distribution

  • Code of Ethics, Personal Trading, and Inside Information

  • Conflicts of Interest, Political Contributions, and Gifts and Entertainment

  • Privacy, Information Security, and Business Continuity

  • Private Funds Topics

  • Registered Investment Companies Topics

Join the Next RIA A to Z Bootcamp

Annual Compliance and AML Reviews

Practical. Pragmatic. Personalized.

We are your business partner in managing the annual reviews of your compliance program under Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Rule 38a-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and your AML program under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Compliance Program Management

Outsourcing and Bespoke Solutions.

We help you reduce regulatory liability and risk exposure and increases the value of the firm’s compliance program and professionals.

This annual engagement uses our proprietary model for effective compliance as we help you manage all aspects of your compliance program, including:

  • Compliance Policies and Procedures

  • Annual Review Testing and Report

  • Ongoing Monitoring

  • Registration and Regulatory Filings

  • Employee Training

  • Regulatory Exam Preparedness

  • Ad hoc guidance and support when you need it