Broker Dealer Compliance Consulting Firms with Decades of Regulatory Experience

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There are several broker dealer compliance consulting firms that have decades of regulatory experience. Some of these firms have been in business for over 30 years, providing expert guidance to broker-dealers across the country.

These firms have a deep understanding of the complex regulatory landscape, having navigated numerous rule changes, fines, and enforcement actions over the years. They know how to help broker-dealers stay ahead of the curve and avoid costly compliance mistakes.

With their extensive experience, these firms have developed a range of specialized services, including regulatory risk assessments, compliance program design, and audit and examination preparation. They also offer training and education programs to help broker-dealers stay up-to-date on the latest regulatory requirements.

Some of these firms have a team of experienced professionals who have worked in senior compliance roles at major broker-dealers, giving them a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. They use this expertise to deliver practical, solution-focused advice that helps broker-dealers achieve their business goals while minimizing regulatory risk.

Broker-Dealer Consulting Services

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Broker-dealer consulting services can be a game-changer for firms looking to grow and succeed in the industry. Our experts have been in your shoes, working at large broker-dealers in the US, and understand the complexities and challenges of running a successful firm.

Oyster Consulting provides tailored, beginning-to-end broker-dealer services, including streamlined registration processes and compliance consulting. Whether you're starting or expanding your brokerage, we've got you covered.

Our compliance consultants have successfully guided many firms through the New Member Application (NMA) and Continuing Member Application (CMA) process. We'll help you define your goals and get there.

For start-ups, we offer a detailed regulatory business plan tailored to your specific business, as well as ownership and management organizational charts. We'll also help you prepare and compile the application, including Form U4 for each registered representative and principal.

Our services include:

  • Ongoing Regulatory Consulting Services
  • Outsource Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Department Services
  • Written Supervisory Procedures (WSP) Construction, Maintenance and Gap Analysis
  • Annual Compliance Program Reviews (FINRA Rule 3130 and Rule 3110)
  • Supervisory Controls Testing (FINRA Rule 3120)
  • Mock Regulatory Audits
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  • Branch and Non-Branch Office Location Auditing
  • Market Access Assessment – 15c3-5
  • Continuing Education Needs Analysis
  • Compliance Meetings and Employee Continuing Education
  • Conflict of Interest Reviews and Risk Assessments
  • Communication System Reviews (Emails, Social Media, and more)
  • Market Regulation Guidance (TRACE, OATS, MSRB RTRS, and more)
  • Research Regulations
  • Capital Markets Control Room Guidance and Assessments
  • Due Diligence Assessments and Guidance
  • New Membership and Continuing Membership Applications (CMAs)
  • Business Continuity Plan Construction and Assessments
  • Regulation SHO and Regulation Best Interest
  • Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Solutions
  • Marketing Material Reviews and Administration
  • Registered Representative Registration and Form Filings
  • Underwriting, trade reporting, NIIDS, DTC and IPERO filings
  • Customized FINRA Compliance Consulting Solutions

Services Offered

Our services are designed to help broker dealers navigate the complexities of the industry. We offer tailored solutions for growth, registration, and compliance.

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We provide detailed regulatory business plans, ownership and management organizational charts, and marketing plans to get your firm started on the right foot. Our team will also help you prepare and compile the necessary applications, including the Form U4 and fingerprint cards for each associated person.

Our registration services include assistance with the New Member Application (NMA) and Continuing Member Application (CMA) process, as well as support with FINRA, state, and SEC examination requests. We also offer compliance services, including annual risk-based anti-money laundering program reviews and supervisory controls assessments.

Here are some of the key services we offer:

  • Annual risk-based anti-money laundering program review/assessment (FINRA Rule 3310)
  • Supervisory Controls Assessment (FINRA 3120)
  • Annual compliance program review (SEC Rule 206(4)-7)
  • Assistance with FINRA, state, and SEC examination requests
  • New Membership Application (NMA) assistance for FINRA membership
  • Continuing Membership Application (CMA) assistance

We also offer optimized processes and procedures to help you stay focused on your clients and goals. Our team can help you plan for success with gap analyses and system reviews, and provide insights and benchmarking to help you make informed decisions.

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Optimized Processes for Higher Returns

Our team can help you optimize your front-, middle-, and back-office functions to stay focused on your clients and goals. This includes vendor contract negotiations.

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We can leverage our experience and industry intelligence to develop and implement an efficient, compliant operating model. This helps you plan for success.

Our broker dealer consulting firm has the insights and benchmarking that other firms may not. This includes knowing the vendors and systems well, including what they do best and where they fall short.

We can perform gap analyses and system reviews to help you identify areas for improvement. This ensures you're using your resources effectively.

Our expertise can help you stay ahead of the competition and achieve higher returns.

Selected Services

Our team at Oyster Consulting offers a range of services to help broker-dealers succeed. We provide tailored, beginning-to-end broker dealer services, including registration, compliance, and growth strategies.

We can help you define your goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Our experts have been in your position, working at some of the largest broker-dealers in the US, and understand the complexities and challenges of running a successful firm.

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We offer a variety of services, including:

  • Start-up services, such as creating a detailed regulatory business plan, ownership and management organizational charts, and a marketing plan
  • Registration services, including helping with the New Member Application (NMA) and Continuing Member Application (CMA) process
  • FINRA compliance and SEC compliance services, including annual risk-based anti-money laundering program reviews and supervisory controls assessments
  • Optimized processes and procedures, including vendor contract negotiations and developing an efficient, compliant operating model

We have the expertise and experience to guide you through the registration process and ensure that your firm is in compliance with all relevant regulations. Our team can also help you develop a growth strategy and optimize your front-, middle-, and back-office functions to achieve higher returns.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory compliance is a top priority for broker-dealers, and it's essential to have a solid understanding of the regulations and requirements to avoid costly fines and damage to your reputation.

Our expert consultants have extensive experience in FINRA and SEC regulations, ensuring that your firm is always in compliance with the latest rules and guidelines.

We offer a range of services to help you meet your regulatory obligations, including annual risk-based anti-money laundering program reviews, supervisory controls assessments, and annual compliance program reviews.

Our team can also assist with FINRA, state, and SEC examination requests, as well as provide offsite and onsite support for regulatory inquiries and investigations.

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Here are some of the specific services we offer to help you stay compliant:

  • Annual risk-based anti-money laundering program review/assessment (FINRA Rule 3310)
  • Supervisory Controls Assessment (FINRA 3120)
  • Annual compliance program review (SEC Rule 206(4)-7)
  • Assistance with FINRA, state, and SEC examination requests
  • Offsite and onsite assistance with FINRA and SEC regulatory inquiries
  • New Membership Application (NMA) assistance for FINRA membership
  • Continuing Membership Application (CMA) assistance
  • SEC registration and obligations compliance for private fund managers
  • Compliance training and education
  • Litigation consulting and on-the-record testimony preparation
  • Mock regulatory exams and branch examinations
  • Ongoing updates of the firm’s written supervisory procedures and compliance manual
  • Independent investigations into potential sales practice violations
  • Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) and Form CRS compliance
  • Modernized Marketing Rule
  • Off-channel Communication compliance framework

By having a solid understanding of regulatory compliance and working with experienced consultants, you can ensure that your firm is always in compliance with the latest rules and regulations, and avoid costly fines and damage to your reputation.

Finra and SEC

Navigating the complex landscape of FINRA and SEC regulations requires specialized compliance consultants. FINRA compliance consultants can help with annual risk-based anti-money laundering program reviews and supervisory controls assessments, ensuring effectiveness and compliance.

A good FINRA and SEC compliance consultant should have expertise in both FINRA and SEC frameworks. Kaufman Rossin's team, comprising former regulators and industry veterans, brings deep regulatory knowledge and practical experience.

Annual compliance program reviews are a must for SEC compliance. This involves a detailed review of compliance programs to confirm alignment with SEC requirements.

FINRA and SEC compliance consultants can also provide guidance on adhering to the standards of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) and Form CRS for client relationship summaries.

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Here are some key services that a FINRA and SEC compliance consultant can offer:

  • Annual risk-based anti-money laundering program review/assessment (FINRA Rule 3310)
  • Supervisory Controls Assessment (FINRA 3120)
  • Annual compliance program review (SEC Rule 206(4)-7)
  • Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) and Form CRS compliance
  • New Membership Application (NMA) assistance for FINRA membership
  • Continuing Membership Application (CMA) assistance
  • SEC registration and obligations compliance for private fund managers

By partnering with a reputable FINRA and SEC compliance consultant, your firm can stay in compliance with a broad spectrum of regulatory standards while safeguarding its reputation in a competitive market.

Industry and Markets

Broker dealer compliance consulting firms play a crucial role in ensuring that financial institutions adhere to regulatory requirements.

Many broker dealer compliance consulting firms specialize in serving the needs of small to mid-sized firms, which often lack the resources to handle complex compliance issues on their own.

These firms typically offer a range of services, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal audit services.

Some broker dealer compliance consulting firms have experience working with firms in the securities industry, specifically those registered with FINRA.

This expertise enables them to provide tailored advice and guidance to help firms navigate the regulatory landscape.

In fact, some firms have a proven track record of successfully helping clients avoid costly fines and penalties.

A typical engagement with a broker dealer compliance consulting firm begins with a thorough review of the firm's current compliance practices and procedures.

This assessment helps identify areas of risk and opportunities for improvement, which are then addressed through targeted recommendations and guidance.

Consulting

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Our consulting services are designed to help broker-dealer firms like yours navigate the complexities of compliance. We have experts who have worked at some of the largest broker-dealers in the US, so we understand the challenges you face.

We offer a range of consulting services, including ongoing regulatory consulting services and outsourced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) department services. Our compliance consultants have taken many firms successfully through the New Member Application (NMA) and Continuing Member Application (CMA) process.

We can help you create and maintain a compliance program design tailored to your firm's size, culture, and business. This includes annual and ongoing reviews of compliance arrangements, systems, and controls.

Some of the specific services we offer include written supervisory procedures (WSP) construction, maintenance, and gap analysis, as well as annual compliance program reviews (FINRA Rule 3130 and Rule 3110). We can also provide supervisory controls testing (FINRA Rule 3120) and mock regulatory audits.

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Our consulting model is scalable, so you can avoid the expense of full-time compliance hires without compromising on quality. We can provide customized FINRA compliance consulting solutions, including marketing material reviews and administration, and registered representative registration and form filings.

Here are some of the specific services we offer:

  • Ongoing Regulatory Consulting Services
  • Outsourced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Department Services
  • Written Supervisory Procedures (WSP) Construction, Maintenance and Gap Analysis
  • Annual Compliance Program Reviews (FINRA Rule 3130 and Rule 3110)
  • Supervisory Controls Testing (FINRA Rule 3120)
  • Mock Regulatory Audits
  • Marketing Material Reviews and Administration
  • Registered Representative Registration and Form Filings

By working with us, you can ensure that your firm is compliant with all relevant regulations and that you have a strong foundation for ongoing success.

How We Can Help

Our team of experts is always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and handle special requests, no matter how tricky or sensitive.

We can grow with your business and adapt to your changing circumstances, understanding how regulatory issues can shift over time.

We take a proactive approach to keeping you in compliance, acting as an independent compliance consultant or monitor as part of a regulatory settlement.

We can also serve as a named chief compliance officer on a temporary basis or as a trusted adviser to the broker/dealer's CCO, providing outsourced CCO relationships to clients that are good candidates for the program.

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