Financial Services IT Support Denver: Why Firms Don't Hire IT Staff

Denver financial firms get enterprise-level security and compliance for less than the cost of one IT hire. SEC/FINRA expertise, 24/7 monitoring, and audit-ready documentation included.

Denver Financial Services IT

The Financial Services IT Hiring Challenge

Denver financial firms face unique IT staffing challenges

Hire IT Staff?

  • $85,000-$110,000+ for qualified financial services IT specialist
  • Benefits, taxes, equipment add 30-40%
  • SEC/FINRA compliance expertise required
  • Cybersecurity certifications needed
  • No coverage during vacation/sick days
  • Single person = single point of failure
  • What happens during audit if they're gone?
  • Recruiting takes 3-6 months minimum
  • Denver market competition drives costs higher
True Annual Cost: $115,000-$155,000

Outsource Financial Services IT

  • $100/user/month - simple, predictable pricing
  • No benefits, no HR complications
  • SEC/FINRA compliance built-in
  • Certified cybersecurity team
  • 24/7/365 coverage guaranteed
  • Entire security team at your disposal
  • Audit support always available
  • Immediate deployment
  • Fixed predictable pricing
True Annual Cost: $42,000-$72,000
Save $43,000-$83,000/year

Why Denver Financial Firms Choose Outsourced IT

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Regulatory Compliance Expertise

The Challenge: SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA regulations, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, SOX compliance - your IT must understand it all.

The Solution: Our team specializes in financial services compliance. We maintain audit-ready documentation and know exactly what examiners look for.

  • SEC 17a-4 compliant email archiving
  • FINRA cybersecurity rule compliance
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) safeguards
  • SOX IT controls (if applicable)
  • Annual compliance reviews included
  • Audit preparation and support
  • Regulatory change monitoring
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Bank-Level Security

The Challenge: Financial data is the #1 cybercriminal target. A breach could end your business and result in massive fines.

The Solution: Enterprise security infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and rapid incident response.

  • 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Advanced threat detection and response
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere
  • Encrypted communications and storage
  • Regular penetration testing
  • Security awareness training for staff
  • Cyber insurance compliance support
  • Incident response planning
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Audit-Ready Documentation

The Challenge: SEC/FINRA examiners expect comprehensive IT documentation. Missing records = deficiencies and fines.

The Solution: We maintain complete documentation automatically. Everything examiners ask for is ready on day one.

  • Written information security program (WISP)
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
  • Complete system change logs
  • Access control documentation
  • Vendor management records
  • Security incident logs
  • Training completion records
  • Annual risk assessments
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Predictable, Lower Costs

The Challenge: IT staff costs keep rising. Plus unexpected costs for specialized security tools, compliance software, and consulting.

The Solution: Flat monthly rate covers everything including enterprise security tools your firm could never afford for one employee.

Cost Factor IT Employee Outsourced IT
Base Salary $85,000-$110,000
Benefits (30%) $25,500-$33,000
Security Tools $10,000-$20,000 Included
Training/Certs $5,000-$10,000
Managed IT Service $42,000-$72,000
Annual Total $125,500-$173,000 $42,000-$72,000

Your Savings: $53,500-$101,000 per year

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Zero Downtime Tolerance

The Challenge: Markets don't wait. When systems go down, you lose opportunities and client trust. Your IT person can't be available 24/7.

The Solution: True 24/7 coverage with redundant team members. Someone always answers, even at 3 AM on Thanksgiving.

  • 15-minute response guarantee for critical issues
  • 24/7 emergency hotline
  • Redundant internet connections
  • Cloud backup failover systems
  • 4-hour maximum recovery time
  • Weekend and holiday coverage included
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Specialized Financial Technology

The Challenge: Portfolio management systems, CRM platforms, trading platforms - financial services uses specialized software that generic IT staff don't understand.

The Solution: We work with financial technology daily. Deep experience with industry-specific platforms.

  • Portfolio management system support
  • Financial planning software integration
  • CRM platforms (Salesforce Financial Services, Wealthbox, Redtail)
  • Document management systems
  • Trading platform connectivity
  • Custodian portal integration

Complete Financial Services IT Support

Everything a Denver financial firm needs, included in one monthly rate

Regulatory Compliance

  • SEC/FINRA compliance monitoring
  • Email archiving (SEC 17a-4 compliant)
  • Annual compliance reviews
  • Audit preparation and support
  • Written information security program
  • Business continuity planning
  • Vendor management documentation
  • Regulatory change alerts

Enterprise Security

  • 24/7 security monitoring (SOC)
  • Advanced threat protection
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
  • Email security and encryption
  • Regular penetration testing
  • Security awareness training
  • Incident response services

24/7 Support & Maintenance

  • Unlimited help desk support
  • 15-minute critical response time
  • Proactive system monitoring
  • Software updates and patches
  • Network management
  • Remote and on-site support
  • After-hours emergency coverage
  • Holiday support included

Data Protection & Recovery

  • Encrypted automatic backups
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • 4-hour recovery time guarantee
  • Ransomware protection
  • Regular backup testing
  • Geographic backup redundancy
  • Compliance-ready retention
  • Business continuity testing

Real Scenarios from Denver Financial Firms

Scenario 1: The SEC Exam

Firm: 15-advisor RIA managing $800M AUM

Their Situation: "Received SEC exam notice. Our IT person doesn't know what documentation they'll want to see."

The Solution: Complete audit preparation package. All IT documentation organized and ready within 48 hours.

Result: Zero IT-related deficiencies. Examiners complimented documentation quality. Saved estimated $50,000 in remediation costs.

Scenario 2: The Ransomware Threat

Firm: Boutique investment bank, 25 employees

Their Situation: "Sophisticated phishing attack targeted our CFO. Our IT guy didn't catch it in time. System compromised."

The Solution: Our SOC detected the threat within 2 minutes, isolated affected systems, prevented encryption. Zero data loss.

Result: Attack stopped before any damage. Avoided estimated $2M+ in ransom, recovery, and regulatory penalties.

Scenario 3: The Growth Challenge

Firm: Fast-growing wealth management firm

Their Situation: "Doubled from 8 to 16 advisors in 18 months. Our IT person is overwhelmed and threatening to quit."

The Solution: Transitioned to managed IT during transition period. Onboarded new advisors seamlessly. Zero disruption.

Result: Scaled IT infrastructure without hiring. Saved $120,000 vs. hiring two additional IT staff.

Scenario 4: The Email Archiving Gap

Firm: 30-person broker-dealer

Their Situation: "FINRA exam revealed our email archiving solution wasn't SEC 17a-4 compliant. Major deficiency."

The Solution: Implemented proper email archiving within 2 weeks. Migrated 5 years of historical emails. Created compliant documentation.

Result: Deficiency resolved. Avoided potential $250,000+ fine and business disruption.

Calculate Your Financial Services IT Savings

See exactly how much your Denver firm can save vs. hiring IT staff

$70K+
Average Annual Savings
100%
SEC/FINRA Compliance
24/7
SOC Monitoring

Financial Services IT FAQs

Do you understand SEC and FINRA regulations?

Yes. We specialize in financial services IT compliance. Our team maintains current knowledge of SEC, FINRA, GLBA, and SOX requirements and works exclusively with financial services firms.

Is your email archiving SEC 17a-4 compliant?

Absolutely. We provide SEC 17a-4 compliant email archiving with WORM (Write Once Read Many) storage, chain of custody documentation, and examiner-friendly search capabilities.

What happens during an SEC or FINRA exam?

We provide complete audit support. All IT documentation is maintained and ready. We can be on-site during the exam to answer technical questions and provide requested documentation immediately.

Can you support our portfolio management system?

Yes. We support all major financial platforms including Orion, Black Diamond, Tamarac, Morningstar, eMoney, MoneyGuidePro, and dozens of others commonly used in the industry.

How do you handle cybersecurity for financial data?

We implement bank-level security: 24/7 SOC monitoring, advanced threat protection, MFA everywhere, encrypted communications, regular penetration testing, and comprehensive incident response planning.

What's your business continuity guarantee?

We guarantee 4-hour maximum recovery time for critical systems with regular testing. Most recoveries complete within 1-2 hours. Geographic backup redundancy ensures data is never lost.

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