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The New RIA Technology Checklist

Everything you need on day one. A category by category breakdown of your tech stack with timelines and cost estimates for your first month as an RIA.

  • A complete day one tech stack for new RIA launches

  • Timeline and week by week rollout for every system

  • Realistic cost estimates for hardware, software, and services

  • Covers custodian, CRM, planning, IT, and compliance tools

  • Built from real RIA launches, not textbook theory

  • Avoid the gaps that cost new firms time and money in month one

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What's Inside

Everything You Need to Launch Your RIA the Right Way

Custodian and CRM Setup

Week by week tasks for selecting your custodian, activating portal access, and deploying your CRM with integrated workflows.

Financial Planning Software

Platform selection guidance for RightCapital, eMoney, and others, plus setup steps for client portals and planning workflows.

Communication and Collaboration

Domain registration, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace setup, business email, video conferencing, and client scheduling tools.

IT Infrastructure and Security

Business grade laptops, firewalls, EDR, password managers, MFA, secure file sharing, and VPN access for a locked down day one.

Document Management and E-Signature

DocuSign or Adobe Sign deployment, document management system setup, and secure client portals for paperless onboarding.

Compliance and Cyber Insurance

Email archiving, WISP creation, business continuity planning, and cyber insurance quotes so you launch audit ready.

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