Securing Compliance for a Financial Services Firm

Building a Secure, Compliant IT Infrastructure for a Wealth Management Firm

Sensible Financial, a fiduciary wealth management firm, was running on an outdated IT setup that couldn’t pass a compliance audit. No MFA, no encryption, no formal security policies. One FINRA examination away from serious trouble. They needed a complete rebuild — fast.

The Objective

Stand up a secure, FINRA-compliant IT environment within 30 days — encrypted communications, audit-ready documentation, endpoint protection, and a formal Written Information Security Plan.

The Challenges

The Solutions

We didn’t just patch holes. We rebuilt their IT from the ground up around compliance requirements.

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Microsoft 365 Business Premium Rollout

Centralized identity management with conditional access policies, enforced MFA on every account, and deployed Data Loss Prevention rules to prevent sensitive financial data from leaving the organization.

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Endpoint Encryption & Defender Setup

Full-disk BitLocker encryption on every device. Microsoft Defender for Business deployed across all endpoints with automated threat detection and response.

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Secure, Encrypted Backups

Implemented encrypted cloud backups with long-term retention to meet FINRA’s 6-year record retention requirements. Tested quarterly.

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Written Information Security Plan (WISP)

Delivered a formal WISP and standard operating procedures covering access control, incident response, and data handling — the documents FINRA examiners actually ask for.

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Helpdesk + Device Lifecycle Support

Structured onboarding and offboarding procedures for financial advisors. New hire? Laptop arrives pre-configured. Advisor leaves? Access revoked within the hour.

The Benefits

“SWFIT took us from a vulnerable, outdated setup to a secure and fully compliant environment. Their team understands financial services and built exactly what we needed for FINRA. We sleep better at night.”

– Nancy

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