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FINRA Compliance Consulting Services | Financial Regulatory Compliance

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FINRA Compliance Consulting Services

Comprehensive compliance solutions for broker-dealers and financial services firms. Expert assessments, recordkeeping systems, supervision solutions, and regulatory reporting with Microsoft technology expertise.

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28+
Years Experience
100+
Financial Firms Served
SEC/FINRA
Exam Ready
Microsoft
Gold Partner
FINRA
Compliance Experts
SEC
17a-4 Compliant
Microsoft
Gold Partner
28+ years
Financial Services Experience
Our Services

Comprehensive FINRA Compliance Solutions

End-to-end compliance services from assessment through implementation and ongoing monitoring for broker-dealers and financial services firms.

Compliance Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your firm's compliance posture against FINRA rules and SEC regulations to identify gaps and risks.

  • Current state compliance evaluation
  • FINRA rule mapping and gap analysis
  • Risk assessment and prioritization
  • Written supervisory procedures review
  • Regulatory examination readiness
  • Remediation roadmap development

Recordkeeping Solutions

Implement compliant recordkeeping systems meeting FINRA Rule 4511, SEC 17a-4, and electronic storage requirements.

  • WORM-compliant storage implementation
  • Books and records management
  • Email and communications archiving
  • Retention schedule development
  • eDiscovery and search capabilities
  • Audit trail and access controls

Supervision Systems

Design and implement supervision and surveillance systems meeting FINRA Rule 3110 requirements for registered representatives.

  • Written supervisory procedures (WSP)
  • Branch office supervision
  • Trade surveillance and monitoring
  • Communications review systems
  • Exception-based reporting
  • Supervisory control testing

Regulatory Reporting

Streamline regulatory reporting and filing requirements with automated systems and Microsoft Power Platform solutions.

  • FOCUS report automation
  • Customer complaint tracking
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • Form U4/U5 management
  • Annual compliance certification
  • Regulatory dashboard development
Regulatory Framework

Key FINRA Rules We Address

Our consulting services ensure compliance with critical FINRA rules and SEC regulations affecting broker-dealer operations.

Rule 4511

Books and Records

Requirements for making and preserving books, accounts, records, and memoranda in compliance with SEC and FINRA rules.

Record creationRetention periodsFormat requirementsAccessibility standards
Rule 3110

Supervision

Establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of written supervisory procedures and supervision systems.

WSP developmentDesignated supervisorsAnnual reviewCompliance meetings
Rule 3120

Supervisory Control

Testing and verification procedures to determine that supervisory procedures are reasonably designed.

Control testingAnnual certificationChief compliance officerProcess documentation
Rule 4370

Business Continuity

Business continuity plans to address significant business disruptions and maintain compliance.

BCP documentationAnnual reviewEmergency contactsRecovery procedures
Rule 3310

AML Compliance

Anti-money laundering program requirements including customer identification and suspicious activity monitoring.

CIP programSAR filingAML trainingIndependent testing
Rule 2111

Suitability

Reasonable basis to believe recommendations are suitable based on customer investment profile.

Customer profilingSuitability analysisDocumentationSupervisory review
Microsoft Compliance Technologies

Microsoft Solutions for Financial Compliance

Leverage Microsoft's enterprise compliance platform to meet FINRA and SEC recordkeeping, supervision, and data governance requirements.

Microsoft Purview

Comprehensive data governance and compliance solution for managing sensitive financial data and meeting regulatory requirements.

  • Data classification and labeling
  • Information protection policies
  • Data loss prevention (DLP)
  • Insider risk management
  • eDiscovery and legal hold

Microsoft 365 Compliance

Enterprise compliance features including immutable storage, retention policies, and communication compliance for FINRA requirements.

  • Preservation lock for WORM compliance
  • Regulatory record retention
  • Communication compliance
  • Audit log and investigations
  • Compliance Manager for FINRA

Azure Compliance Storage

Immutable blob storage and compliant archival solutions meeting SEC 17a-4 and FINRA electronic storage requirements.

  • Immutable blob storage
  • SEC 17a-4(f) attestation
  • Time-based retention policies
  • Legal hold capabilities
  • Geo-redundant storage

Power Platform

Custom compliance applications, dashboards, and automated workflows for regulatory reporting and supervision.

  • Compliance dashboard development
  • Automated report generation
  • Workflow automation
  • Exception alert systems
  • Mobile supervisor access
Our Methodology

FINRA Compliance Assessment Process

Our structured methodology ensures a clear path to FINRA compliance with minimal disruption to your business operations.

01

Discovery & Scoping

1-2 Weeks

Evaluate your current compliance environment, identify regulatory obligations, and define the scope of the engagement.

Stakeholder interviews
Regulatory inventory
Technology assessment
Gap identification
02

Compliance Assessment

2-4 Weeks

Detailed analysis of policies, procedures, and systems against FINRA rules and SEC requirements.

Policy review
Control testing
Risk assessment
Documentation analysis
03

Remediation Planning

1-2 Weeks

Develop prioritized remediation roadmap with timelines, resource requirements, and technology recommendations.

Gap prioritization
Solution design
Resource planning
Timeline development
04

Implementation

2-6 Months

Execute remediation activities including technology deployment, policy updates, and training programs.

Technology deployment
Policy implementation
Staff training
Testing and validation
05

Ongoing Compliance

Continuous

Continuous monitoring, periodic reviews, and regulatory update services to maintain compliance posture.

Compliance monitoring
Annual assessments
Regulatory updates
Exam preparation
FINRA Ready
Examination Preparedness

Comprehensive documentation and controls for regulatory examinations

SEC 17a-4
Compliant Storage

WORM-compliant recordkeeping meeting SEC and FINRA requirements

28+ years
Industry Experience

Proven expertise serving financial services firms

Fortune 500
Enterprise Clients

Trusted by leading financial institutions

Industries We Serve

FINRA Compliance Across Financial Services

We understand the unique compliance challenges facing different types of financial services firms.

Broker-Dealers

Full-service and discount broker-dealers requiring comprehensive FINRA compliance programs.

Registered Investment Advisers

SEC and state-registered advisers seeking integrated compliance and recordkeeping solutions.

Investment Banks

Investment banking operations requiring supervisory systems and regulatory reporting.

Private Equity & Hedge Funds

Alternative investment managers with SEC registration and compliance requirements.

Insurance Broker-Dealers

Dual-registered entities requiring coordination of FINRA and state insurance compliance.

FinTech & Digital Platforms

Digital investment platforms and robo-advisors requiring modern compliance infrastructure.

Why EPC Group

Your Trusted FINRA Compliance Partner

With deep financial services expertise and Microsoft technology leadership, we deliver practical compliance solutions for broker-dealers.

Financial Services Expertise

Deep understanding of FINRA rules, SEC regulations, and the unique challenges facing broker-dealers and financial services firms.

Microsoft Technology Leadership

Microsoft Gold Partner with expertise in Purview, Microsoft 365 Compliance, Azure, and Power Platform for financial compliance.

Examination Ready Solutions

Solutions designed to withstand FINRA and SEC examinations with comprehensive documentation and audit trails.

Dedicated Compliance Team

Team of compliance professionals with direct experience in broker-dealer operations and regulatory examinations.

Ready to Strengthen Your FINRA Compliance?

Schedule a complimentary consultation with our FINRA compliance experts to assess your current posture and develop a roadmap for sustainable compliance.

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