Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) Business Resource Group has sourced and outlined a list of qualified, reputable vendors who understand the financial services industry. IFA cannot attest to or guarantee the service level or charges from the client, though they are being referred based on positive experiences shared by others. IFA does not participate in revenue sharing or referral bonuses should you wish to partner with these vendors.
Compliance (RIA)
Alt Pilot
Korrine N. Kohm
Managing Director
Korrine@altpilotgroup.com
917.776.3740
altpilotgroup.com
AltPilot Group offers outsourced CCO services to independent advisor practices, bringing decades of experience and compliance expertise to deliver an effective compliance program and reduce regulatory risks.
SalusGRC
Ariana Monchick
Managing Director
amonchick@salusgrc.com
475.888.0326
salusgrc.com
Salus GRC is a next generation GRC platform built to provide clients with a transformational, tech-enabled GRC service experience. Regulatory compliance and now cybersecurity consulting services for private fund managers, registered investment advisers, CFTC-registered managers and broker-dealers.
Bookkeeping
IFA Business Resource Group Managed Accounting Resource
Brianna Umthun
President
brianna@btsplan.com
515-644-8988
ifabrg.com
IFA Business Resource Group Managed Accounting Resource
(white-labeled: this vendor is a managed vendor — our team handles the billing, service-level agreements, and ongoing relationship management, although the work is delivered by a third party)
Domain Registrar
GoDaddy
GoDaddy is a domain registrar, which is a company that manages the process of registering domain names on the internet. Domain registrars act as a middleman between the registrant and the registry, working with the registry to sell domains to the public.
Electronic Communication Archive (RIA)
Global Relay
Adam Polkinghorn
Business Development Representative
adam.polkinghorn@globalrelay.net
866.484.6630
globalrelay.com
Your end-to-end solution for compliant communications: Global Relay has built reliable secure solutions for every step of your compliance journey, from a collaborative messaging app through to a trusted archive. Consolidate third-party reliance and get compliant communications right, first time.
Presults
929-577-1450
info@presults.com
presults.com
The ultimate AI-powered compliance solution. Remove the headache of outdated and costly compliance providers. Committed to innovation, Presult’s modern technology is constantly updating to provide advisory firm’s with the compliance solutions that they need. From automated social media archiving to proactive email monitoring, our intuitive user interface ensures an effortless experience and seamless integration.
Smarsh
503-946-5980
smarsh.com
Smarsh provides digital communications capture, archiving and oversight. For more than 20 years, we have served organizations in the most regulated sectors, including global and regional financial services firms and government agencies. We set the standard for communications compliance — and we continue to raise it higher.
Financing
Oak Street Funding
Keara Whelahan
Vice President – Strategic Markets
keara.whelahan@oakstreetfunding.com
Direct: 317.814.2704
Mobile: 803.587.3559
oakstreetfunding.com
Provide independent Financial Advisor’s with access to capital for acquisition, succession, working capital, and business debt restructuring.
Live Oak Bank
John Turner
john.turner@liveoak.bank
910.758.2261
liveoakbank.com
Provide independent Financial Advisor’s with access to capital for acquisition, succession, working capital, and business debt restructuring.
PPC Loan
Dustin Mangone
Director of Investment Advisor Svcs dustin@ppcloan.com
ppcloan.com
PPC LOAN provides conventional business loans with tailored financial terms for acquisitions, internal equity purchases, and debt restructuring.
Pinnacle Commercial Capital
Jeff Conyer
Senior VP, Business Development Jeff@pincomcap.com
317.514.7576
pincomcap.com
Pinnacle provides financing for Broker Dealers, Financial Advisors, and Registered Investment Advisors for the purpose of practice acquisition, partner buyout, and/or practice seller debt refinance.
Merchant
Tim Bello
Managing Partner
tim@merchantim.com
646.979.4080
merchantim.com
Merchant is a private partnership providing growth capital, management resources, strategic opportunities and direction to independent financial services companies, particularly those focused on wealth and asset management.
Marketing
Branded Roots Collective
Tarra Carlson
Director of Marketing
tarra@brandedrootsco.com
515.644.8985
brandedrootsco.com
Branded Roots Collective offers high quality design work with quick turnaround times and a responsive approach.
Frankel Agency
Walton Dale
Creative Director
wdale@frankelagency.com
352.331.5558
frankelagency.com
Frankel Agency is a full service marketing firm offering holistic brand creation and development.
Stealth Creative
Dave Nimock
VP, Strategic Growth
dnimock@stealthcreative.com
314.880.3492
stealthcreative.com
Stealth Creative is a full service marketing firm offering website development, collateral creation, and marketing strategy.
Payroll
TriNet
Rachel Eisenberg
Senior Sales Consultant
Direct 520.591.9200
rachel.eisenberg@Trinet.com
trinet.com
Access a simple, yet powerful payroll processing solution for managing payroll and navigating evolving tax codes. Our payroll administration services and self-service tools allow you to spend less time on payroll and more time on your people.
Spruce Valley Payroll
Bob Willbanks
Mobile: 612-298-1176
Mitch@SVPayroll.com
www.svpayroll.com
Spruce Valley Payroll & Services is a full-service payroll provider dedicated to meeting the needs of both start-ups and established small businesses. The company’s affordable and personalized solutions have earned it a stellar reputation, which Mitch is committed to building upon. His vision for Spruce Valley Payroll is to expand its reach and grow the organization while maintaining the high standards of service that clients have come to expect.
Gusto
Contact Sales
800-936-0383
gusto.com
One place to keep your team happy and productive. No matter the size or stage of your business, Gusto’s all-in-one HR platform with full-service payroll puts the tools you need to hire, pay, and manage your team at your fingertips.
Phones
GoTo
Daniel Lachance
Small Business Account Executive
Daniel.Lachance@goto.com
781.850.1420
goto.com
VoIP compatible phones and service with GoTo Connect is a cloud phone system that makes flexible work easy. Give your team the hardware they’re most comfortable with – and let them get work done wherever they like: the office, home office, or anywhere with an internet connection. Featuring a popular mobile app to allow for portability of your work number.
Skytel Communications
Christopher T. Jackson
President-CEO
chris.jackson@skytelcommunications.net
469.585.9504
skytelcommunications.net
Skytel Communications assists business clients in the evaluation, design and implementation of the latest technologies. We understand your needs and apply technology to all of your operational and financial requirements. We stay involved during installation and will be available for all your connectivity needs.
Printing
(Marketing Collateral & Stationery)
Branded Roots Collective
Tarra Carlson
Director of Marketing
tarra@brandedrootsco.com
515.644.8985
brandedrootsco.com
Coordination of high quality printing that includes a quality control inspection.
Best Image
Martyna Raine
Customer Service customerservice@bestimageprinters.net
804.272.1006
bestimageprinters.net
Full service printing company.
Retirement
Human Interest
Sarah Joag
Senior Partner Account Manager
sarah.joag@humaninterest.com
715.828.0723
humaninterest.com
From day-to-day operations to compliance and fiduciary responsibilities, Human Interest provides an all-in-one 401(k) package, including: dedicated relationship manager, open-architecture investments, payroll integration, and compliance management.
Betterment
Alex Hirsch
Partner Sales, Account Executive
alex.hirsch@betterment.com
betterment.com
A 401(k) solution built for advisors. An easy-to-use platform with customizable investment options and white glove support. Flexible, customizable plan design and investment options. Dedicated advisor support for administrative needs. An all-in-one platform to service clients across retirement and wealth.
Technology (IT Support) Solutions:
Managed Service Providers
Team Logic IT
(FINET & RIA)
Todd Harrell
President
O: 973.656.0085 x101
M: 201.919.3407
tharrell@TeamLogicIT.com
TeamLogicIT.com/MorristownNJ
TeamLogic IT helps your business stay safe, productive and profitable through the smart use of technology and a full service help desk made up of certified technicians. Companies of all sizes have relied on our complete spectrum of managed IT services and solutions to address their IT challenges. TeamLogic IT is a local IT support company with a national presence. They have a nationwide network of technicians that provide comprehensive computer-based services for managing information technology.
Compucom
(FINET)
Jessica Sohn
Service Delivery Manager
602.300.0299
Jessica.Sohn@Compucom.com
compucom.com
Compucom’s services are designed to help organizations streamline their IT infrastructure, transform their digital journey, and improve the experience for their customers. Focusing on meeting the cyber security standards set in place by FINET. Procurement teams work to find high-quality, economical options for your office’s IT hardware.
Visory
(RIA)
Steven Ryder
Chief Strategy Officer
603.624.6777 x110
sryder@visory.net
visory.net
Visory is a hands-on technology and cybersecurity partner for financial advisors, accounting and construction firms, and other businesses. We combine our deep knowledge of the best business-oriented technology and software with proven industry expertise, delivering thoughtful solutions and support that help our clients thrive.
Valuations
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