Compliance Support

RIA Documentation & SOP Alignment | ADV–Website Crosswalk | GlassBridge Path

Documentation that matches how you actually operate

We align your ADV, website, and SOPs—so exam requests are answered fast and clean.

Book a 15‑min “Doc Map” call
  • Exam request → response templates included
  • ADV–website–SOP crosswalk delivered
  • Remediation plan drafts for common findings
  • Editable, audit-ready formats

The Hidden Documentation Problem

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Mismatched Documentation

Your ADV says one thing, your website says another. Exam teams notice everything.

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Common Finding: Documentation Mismatches

Risk: remediation letters, follow-ups, and reputational cost. We fix the root causes.

40+ Hours of Your Time

DIY compliance documentation means 40+ hours you're not managing client assets.

From messy to exam-ready, in 3 steps

1
Intake & Crosswalk

We map ADV, website, client docs, and current SOPs. You get a gap list with severity and owner.

2
Rewrite & Align

We rewrite priority docs and provide request-response templates for likely exam asks.

3
Hand-off & Updates

Editable files, update cadence, and a 60-day revision window. Optional quarterly maintenance.

Who Actually Writes Your Documentation Matters

The Problem With Your Current Options:

  • Lawyers who charge $500/hour but have never run operations
  • Template sellers who've never worked at a real firm
  • Compliance consultants who quote regulations but can't write procedures
  • DIY attempts at 11 PM after client work

Why I'm Different: 10+ Years Inside Major Financial Firms

I build documents exam teams can verify and your staff can follow. You'll get an ADV–website–SOP crosswalk, request–response templates for likely exam asks, and editable SOPs that reflect how your firm actually operates.

Robinhood (2020-2022): The Hypergrowth Challenge

  • Rewrote user guides during expansion from 10M to 22M users
  • Created training documentation that onboarded 100+ new reps monthly
  • Built escalation procedures that handled 3,000+ daily inquiries
  • Managed operations team through most regulated period

TIAA (2014-2020): Enterprise-Scale Operations

  • Advanced from entry-level to Senior Brokerage Consultant
  • Rewrote department SOPs for federal audit compliance
  • Documented processes for billion-dollar asset transfers
  • Created training frameworks still used today

First Command (2023–2024): The Management Perspective

  • Reduced account update turnaround from 3 days to 1 day
  • Increased team processing rates by 120% through better documentation
  • Implemented department‑wide training programs
  • Built SOP change‑control & versioning workflow
  • Created request‑response templates used in mock exams

My Licenses & Credentials:

FINRA Series 24 (Principal/Supervision) • Series 7, 9, 10 (General Securities)

The Bottom Line: I'm not teaching theory. I've written these documents under pressure, during audits, through mergers, and amid hypergrowth. I know what works because I've tested it at scale.

Document Types We Align

ADV Cross-References

Items 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14

Marketing & Website Disclosures

Performance procedures & compliance

Client Onboarding & Billing SOPs

Fee calculations, refunds, terminations

Trade Oversight Documentation

Best-execution procedures (if applicable)

Third-Party Management

Vendor oversight procedures

Books & Records Matrix

Retention procedures & compliance

Free 15-Minute Documentation Reality Check

Send me your most important client-facing document. In 15 minutes, I'll:

✓ Identify 3–5 immediate issues
✓ Compare to enterprise standards
✓ Pass/fail likelihood for exam asks
✓ Quote a fix price (no obligation)
✓ Risk‑ranked gap list (owner & ETA)
✓ One sample rewrite so you see quality

No sales pitch. Just honest feedback from someone who's written these for million-account platforms.

Get Your Reality Check

Choose Your Documentation Solution

ADV–Website Crosswalk
$495
48-hour SLA on alignment check
  • Documentation Mismatch Audit
  • Compare ADV to website/materials
  • Gap list with priority ranking
  • 30-min discussion call
  • Single Document Rewrite ($750)
Get Crosswalk
Exam-Ready Retainer
$500/month
Stay aligned as your firm evolves
  • Quarterly review & change log
  • 2 new/updated docs per quarter
  • 48-hour ad-hoc review
  • Regulatory update notifications
  • Priority exam support
  • Ongoing alignment maintenance
Start Retainer

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I already have templates I bought online?

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Generic templates are like using TurboTax when you need a CPA. They might check the regulatory boxes, but they don't match YOUR actual operations. I've seen firms using templates that reference processes they don't even have. During my time at Robinhood, we tried templates first - they created more problems than they solved. I customize everything to match what you actually do, not what some template thinks you should do.

How long does the process take?

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  • Quick Audit: 48 hours after receiving your documents
  • Single Document Rewrite: 3-5 business days
  • Complete Documentation Package: 2-3 weeks

I've written SOPs under extreme deadlines at Robinhood during our hypergrowth. I know how to move fast without sacrificing quality.

What happens if we get examined while working together?

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I've been through examinations from the operations side. If regulators knock while we're updating your docs, I'll prioritize whatever they're requesting first. I can turn around specific documents in 24-48 hours if needed. Think of me as examination triage support.

How are you different from a compliance consultant?

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Compliance consultants tell you what regulations say. I build the actual documents and processes you'll use daily. I spent 10 years inside firms actually writing and rewriting these procedures. I don't quote regulations - I create the paperwork that keeps regulators happy while actually helping you run your business.

Do you work with firms outside Colorado?

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Yes. Documentation is documentation. I work virtually with RIAs nationwide. The principles of good operations are universal - I learned them at national firms like TIAA and Robinhood.

What if our processes change after you write the SOPs?

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That's why I offer quarterly maintenance packages. But more importantly, I teach you the framework for updating documents yourself. You'll get my templates in editable formats, not PDFs. You own everything I create.

Limited Availability Notice

Why I Can Only Take 2 Implementation Projects This Month

Custom documentation requires focused attention per firm. Every document is written based on YOUR operations, not templates.

Current Availability (August 2025):

  • Complete Documentation Packages: 2 spots remaining
  • ADV-Website Crosswalks: 4 spots available
  • Exam-Ready Retainers: 1 spot open for September start

Beta Client Opportunity

For the next 30 days, I'm offering 50% off my standard rates for firms willing to:

  • Provide a testimonial after completion
  • Serve as a case study for my website
  • Refer one other RIA if satisfied

This isn't a marketing gimmick. I need real Colorado/regional RIA success stories to build my local presence.

Why Timing Matters:

“SEC exams are coming.”
Year-end gives you budget for documentation projects
Q4 is when most firms realize their docs are outdated
Fix problems now before they become violations

Priority Given To:

  • Firms with upcoming examinations (next 6 months)
  • RIAs who recently changed custodians or technology
  • Growing firms adding their first employee

Credentials & Systems

Active Licenses & Coverage

FINRA Licenses: Series 24 (Principal/Supervision) • Series 7, 9, 10 (General Securities)

E&O Insurance: Professional liability coverage in force

Familiar Systems

Schwab • Fidelity • Pershing • NetX360 • Salesforce • Envestnet • Other proprietary systems

Fast
Exam Response
vs Scrambling During Requests
$10,000
Lawyer SOP Writing
vs $5,500 Complete Package
$6,000
Your Lost Revenue (40hrs)
vs $495 Professional Review
  • Fixed‑fee quotes up front
  • Fewer exam follow‑ups
  • Staff can actually follow SOPs
  • Editable files you own
  • Request‑response templates included
  • 60‑day revision window

Limited Implementation Capacity

Custom documentation requires focused attention per firm

2 implementation spots this month

Expect 10–20 concrete fixes identified in week one

Claim Your Implementation Spot

Ready for Exam-Ready Documentation?

Services are operational documentation and training support. We do not provide legal advice. Firms remain responsible for regulatory compliance decisions and filings.

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