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The IT Vendor Evaluation Scorecard for RIAs
A simple, weighted scoring system to compare three IT vendors side by side. Know exactly who to hire before you sign a contract.
Score three IT vendors across 12 critical categories
Includes 15 must ask questions for every vendor meeting
Red flag checklist to help you walk away from the wrong fit
Built specifically for RIAs, not generic IT buyers
Covers SEC and FINRA compliance, SLAs, and cybersecurity depth
Turns a confusing sales pitch into an apples to apples decision
12 Category Scorecard
Built for RIAs
SEC and FINRA Aligned
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What's Inside
Everything You Need to Pick the Right IT Vendor the First Time
12 Category Scoring Matrix
Score each vendor on a 1 to 5 scale across RIA experience, compliance knowledge, cybersecurity depth, SLAs, pricing transparency, and more.
15 Questions to Ask in Vendor Meetings
A ready to use interview script covering incident response, EDR and SIEM tools, email archiving, onboarding, and exit strategy.
Red Flags to Walk Away From
Clear warning signs including no RIA references, no written SLAs, hidden fees, and vendors who can't explain Reg S-P.
Compliance and Cybersecurity Checks
How to verify a vendor actually understands SEC and FINRA obligations instead of just saying they do.
SLA and Response Time Guidance
What uptime guarantees, response times, and escalation paths to require in writing before you sign anything.
Reference Check Framework
How to pull real references from other RIA firms and what to ask them so you hear the truth, not the sales pitch.
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