IT Support for Financial Services That Protects Client Assets.
You didn't build a wealth management practice to troubleshoot software crashes or explain to regulators why your cybersecurity documentation is incomplete.
We handle your technology so your team can focus on clients - not fighting with computers while compliance deadlines loom.
Let's talk about your company's IT.
What to Know About Financial Services IT Support
What is Financial Services IT support?
Financial services IT support is managed technology services designed specifically for wealth management firms, RIAs, and financial advisory practices. Unlike general IT providers, financial services IT specialists understand SEC and FINRA compliance requirements, the critical importance of protecting client financial data, and the specific platforms your firm relies on. They defend against the targeted attacks that make financial services one of the most attacked industries.
How Accounting Firm IT Supports Work
We Learn Your Firm
We document your systems, understand your workflows, and learn your compliance requirements. We know the difference between a minor annoyance and "we can't execute trades."
We Protect Client Data
Account numbers, Social Security numbers, financial records - we implement security that protects your clients and satisfies regulators. Real-time monitoring catches threats before they become breaches.
We Respond Fast
When something breaks during market hours, you call us directly. A real technician who knows your systems responds within 15 minutes. Clients served, not waiting.
What to Look For in Accounting IT Support
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Do you understand financial services compliance? |
SEC, FINRA, and state regulators have specific cybersecurity requirements. Your IT provider needs to help you meet - and document - these requirements. |
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How do you protect against targeted attacks? |
Financial services is one of the most targeted industries. Your provider needs active threat monitoring, not just antivirus software. |
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What's your response time?
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When your trading platform goes down during market hours, you can't wait 24 hours. Look for 15-minute response guarantees. |
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Can you provide compliance documentation? |
When examiners ask about your cybersecurity controls, you need clear documentation. Your IT provider should produce this automatically. |
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Do you support our industry platforms? |
Portfolio management, CRM, financial planning, trading platforms - you need a provider who understands your tools. |
Sound Familiar?
The Wire Transfer Scam, The Compliance Scramble, The Credential Compromise, The Market Hours Meltdown
A client gets an email that looks like it's from your firm with "updated" wire instructions. Or worse - an attacker compromises your email and sends instructions directly. Six figures leave before anyone notices. Business email compromise costs financial services firms millions annually. The money is almost never recovered. And beyond the financial loss there's the regulatory scrutiny and client trust damage., SEC examination coming up. They want documentation of your cybersecurity policies incident response procedures and access controls. You ask your IT provider. Silence. Without proper documentation you're exposed to regulatory action. SEC Rule 206(4)-9 isn't optional. You need an IT provider who speaks compliance., Someone's password gets compromised. An attacker tries to log in from overseas - looking to access client account data or set up fraudulent transfers. Without real-time threat monitoring you don't catch this until client data is stolen or money moves. With it the suspicious login gets blocked automatically., It's 10 AM. Markets are moving. Your portfolio management system won't load. Trading platform is frozen. Your IT provider says they'll "look into it." Every minute of downtime during market hours means missed opportunities for clients and potential liability for you. Your systems need to work when markets are open.
What "Good Enough" IT Actually Costs
#2
Most Targeted Industry
Financial services is the second most targeted industry for cyberattacks. Attackers know you have access to money and sensitive data. They specifically target wealth managers and RIAs.
$5.9M
Average Breach Cost
he average cost of a data breach in financial services is $5.9 million - higher than almost any other industry. That's before regulatory fines and client lawsuits.
100%
Trust at Stake
Clients trust you with their life savings. A security breach doesn't just cost money - it costs the relationships you've spent years building. Some firms never recover.
IT Support Built for Financial Services
We don't measure success by tickets closed. We measure it by whether your firm stays secure, compliant, and operational.
We Understand Financial Services
Most IT providers think a wealth management firm is just another office.
We support RIAs, wealth management firms, investment advisors, and financial planners. We understand that compliance isn't optional, that client data protection is a fiduciary duty, and that your systems need to work when markets are open.
Active Threat Monitoring
Most providers set up security and walk away.
Our security operations center monitors for threats in real time. When a compromised password triggers a suspicious login from overseas, we catch it and block it - before anyone touches your client data or initiates fraudulent transfers.
Compliance Documentation
Most providers can't document what they do.
When examiners ask about your cybersecurity controls, we provide the documentation. Policies, procedures, access logs, incident response plans - everything you need for SEC, FINRA, or state regulators.
Ransomware Recovery Proven
Most providers hope it never happens.
Businesses have come to us mid-crisis after ransomware attacks. We've never failed to recover their data. We'd rather prevent the attack entirely - but if the worst happens, you want us in your corner.
What This Looks Like in Practice
15-Minute Response
System down during market hours? You call us - not an answering service. A real technician who knows your systems responds within 15 minutes. Clients served, opportunities captured.
Client Data Protection
Real security for the people who trust you with their life savings. Access controls, encryption, monitoring, and the documentation regulators expect to see.
Wire Fraud Defense
Protection against business email compromise. We monitor for spoofed domains, suspicious payment requests, and the credential compromises that precede wire fraud attempts.
Examiner-Ready Documentation
When SEC or FINRA comes calling, we have the documentation ready. Cybersecurity policies, access controls, incident logs, and everything else examiners expect to see
We Work With Your Systems
We provide tier 1 support and vendor coordination for hundreds of platforms. When something's not working, we troubleshoot it. When you need the vendor, we handle the call so you can focus on clients.
4.9
RIAs, Wealth Managers & Investment Advisors Trust Four Winds IT
We were hesitant to change IT providers as we had been with the same one for 17 years & change is hard... or so we thought! Not with Four Winds IT! The transition was absolutely seamless and their entire team is just amazing. They really have perfected the art of customer service as an IT provider. I would give them 10 stars if I could.
Google Review
Questions Financial Services Ask Us
We know you have questions and we have answers.
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How much does financial services IT support cost?
Pricing depends on firm size, number of devices, and compliance requirements. Most financial advisory firms in the 10-50 employee range invest $175-350 per user per month for fully managed IT that includes security, compliance documentation, and support.
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How do you help with SEC cybersecurity compliance?
We help you implement and document the controls required by SEC Rule 206(4)-9: written cybersecurity policies, access management, encryption, incident response procedures, and annual reviews. When examiners ask for documentation, we have it ready.
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How do you protect against wire fraud?
Multiple layers: email authentication that makes spoofing harder, real-time monitoring for suspicious login attempts and email rule changes, and security awareness training. We watch for the patterns that indicate wire fraud attempts - overseas logins, unusual payment requests, and impersonation attempts.
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What happens if we get hit with ransomware?
Businesses have come to us mid-crisis, locked out of their systems. We've never failed to recover their data. Our goal is to prevent the attack entirely - active threat monitoring, tested backups, security training - but if the worst happens, you want a provider who's been through it.
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Do you support our portfolio management and trading systems?
We provide tier 1 support and vendor coordination for portfolio management, financial planning, CRM, and trading platforms. When something's not working, we troubleshoot it. When you need the vendor, we handle the call so you're not on hold during market hours.
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We already have an IT provider. Is switching worth it?
We handle the transition - learning your systems, documenting what the previous provider never did. One client had the same IT provider for 17 years before switching to us. They said the transition was "absolutely seamless."
Ready for IT That Protects Client Assets?
No sales pitch. Just a conversation about what you're dealing with.
