Cybersecurity Oversight for Executives at RIAs

We work directly with leadership to guide business decisions and install a cybersecurity oversight system built around how your firm actually runs — not generic playbooks.

“It was a very efficient use of my time.”
— Managing Partner, $110M AUM RIA

We’ll help you clarify your top cybersecurity priorities, what firms like yours are doing, and whether we’re the right fit.

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You have to make defensible cybersecurity decisions, but you're dealing with:

Frustration with tech jargon - you need business language for executives

Concerns about unknown gaps in your cybersecurity and compliance program

Pressure to “prove you’re secure” with evidence and documentation

Uncertainty around audits, regulator expectations, and reporting requirements

You also have business decisions that require cyber fluency.

Picking a cyber insurance plan and knowing what could get your claim denied

Budgeting for security based on business priorities and ROI

Reviewing and negotiating cyber liability terms in vendor contracts

Balancing security and compliance with operational efficiency

“We need to learn about the ‘unknown unknowns.’ … The more you cover, the better we feel.”
— Stephen Stanton, Founder, SOT Advisory
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You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’ll take you through what matters, one step at a time.

Here's what we'll do together

Build Your Cyber Fluency

Understand enough to ask smart questions and make decisions without becoming a technician.

Identify Your Security Gaps

Spot what’s missing, understand what matters, and know what to do next.

Create Practical Solutions

Decide what gaps are worth fixing, and how to approach it in a way that fits your firm.

Resolve and Document

Take action and keep clear records so you can prove it to regulators or clients.

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The Benefits For You and Your Firm

Know what to say when auditors, or clients ask about your cybersecurity

Spot the gaps that would blindside you in an audit or due diligence request

Push back on overpriced tools and vendor scare tactics

Make confident decisions on cyber insurance, contracts, and IT budget

Be prepared for your cybersecurity and reporting requirements

Focus your time and resources on high impact cybersecurity decisions

“All of it was needed to make me feel more aware and more capable—either coming up with solutions or hiring someone to deploy them.”
— Managing Partner, $110M AUM RIA

How The Program Works

This is a live, expert-guided program built for RIA executives. All sessions are one-on-one video calls: no travel, no prep, just focused working time.

We show you what a strong cybersecurity program looks like, compare it to your firm, and work together to fix what’s missing. This is a two way discussion, not a lecture, designed to help you make smart, practical decisions that fit your firm’s size, staff, and setup.

We guide you through three focus areas:

The business perspective: oversight, growth, trust, and risk.

The essential areas of coverage: devices, data, vendors, accounts, communications

Core cybersecurity concepts: just enough to understand, decide, and explain

We also provide:

A customizable cybersecurity policy pack

Supporting documents and plans for compliance and risk oversight

A final working session to design your firm’s personalized action plan

You’ll leave with strategic insight to make smart decisions, operational understanding to guide your firm, and practical coverage that regulators and clients actually care about.

Why We Built This

Building a cybersecurity program is brutal.
No business leaders should have to do it alone.

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Jeff Wilson
Cofounder

I built this to give RIA leaders clarity and tools that actually work.
After advising 500+ businesses on cybersecurity, I saw the same pattern: smart people forced to make cybersecurity decisions without the right context, tools, or language. This program solves that by guiding the right work at the right depth.

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Grayson Berman
Cofounder

This is the guidance I wish I’d had.
As COO of a small tech company, I built a cybersecurity program from scratch with budget constraints. Managing vendors, internal policies, and going through the audit process was a huge time sink. I designed this program to save business leaders as much time, money, and mental bandwidth as possible.

You don’t need a tech background to take control of cybersecurity.

Not sure what you need? Let's figure it out together.

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FAQs

What other people ask us:

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I already pay an MSP or consultant. Why do I need this?

Most MSPs and consultants focus on execution—but you’re still expected to lead.This program gives you the strategic clarity to set direction, oversee vendors, and make confident decisions. It makes your external partners more effective—because you’ll finally know what to ask for, what matters, and what to prioritize.

Do I need a technical background to get value?

No. We built this for firm owners and senior leaders—not IT pros. Everything is taught in business language, tied to real-world decisions like budgeting, offboarding, insurance, and compliance. You’ll be able to take action immediately—or delegate with confidence.

Is this just cybersecurity awareness or compliance training?

No. It’s executive-level strategy training. We cover GLBA, Reg S-P, and cyber insurance—but not just to tick boxes. We show you how to lead and make decisions that reduce risk and move your firm forward.

Does it fit in a busy calendar?

The sessions are built around your schedule. Sessions are 60-90 minutes depending on your engagement, and typically spaced out every 1–2 weeks. We will match your pace if you want to cover more ground each session (longer sessions) or finish the program sooner (more frequent sessions).

What if I’m not sure this fits my firm?

That’s what the strategy call is for.We’ll ask a few questions about your size, goals, and systems—and guide you through 1–2 real decisions during the call. Even if you don’t move forward, you’ll walk away with sharper insight.

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