COMPLY for Broker-Dealers

Navigate the Demands of Multiple Regulatory Bodies with Ease.

Manage employee supervision – including licensing, registrations, brochures, and Written Supervisory Procedures – and demonstrate, disclose, and document your best interest recommendations, all from one platform.

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Don't let regulatory complexities burden your broker-dealer. Mitigate risk and maintain compliance. How? With COMPLY.

Manage SEC, FINRA, FCA and State Requirements

From the SEC and FINRA to FCA and other global regulators, navigating the nuanced requirements set for broker-dealers demands a comprehensive compliance support structure to ensure you never miss a beat.

Register, Track, and Manage Your Reps

Collecting and maintaining registration and licensing information for registered representatives is vital to the success of compliance programs, requiring a keen eye for detail and ongoing, diligent oversight.

Implement and Maintain Customized WSPs

Written Supervisory Procedures are the backbone of a comprehensive compliance program, defining the critical policies, processes, and procedures for your entire firm – and off-the-shelf policies simply will not cut it.

Mitigate AML Risks

AML continues to be a focus point for global regulators, highlighting the very real and pervasive risk compliance teams must mitigate to protect investors and the market at large.

Submit Form Filings

From Form ADV to Form BD, tracking, managing, and completing the necessary forms and updates is time-consuming and resource draining. But it's a necessary component of any program.

Meet Best Interest Obligations

As a broker-dealer, Regulation Best Interest sets the standard for your client obligation, outlining your key requirements as well as the necessary documentation.

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COMPLY's regulatory and technology experts have decades of experience helping broker-dealers navigate the varied and complex regulatory requirements set forth by the SEC and FINRA. And we can help you do the same.

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COMPLY Fiduciary Suite

As a fiduciary, it is your responsibility to continuously act in your client’s best interest — and to document the steps you’ve take to prove you continue to do so.

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WSP Management

Leverage COMPLY’s technology-backed solution to automate the process and customize your WSPs to your unique needs and requirements.

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AML Training

Educate employees on the latest trends in money laundering and how to detect them, with insight into the reporting of suspicious activity, the newest schemes, countries in high‐risk categories, and more.

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Form Filing Services

Meet your form filing obligations without burdening your team or adding extra headcount. How? With COMPLY’s in-house filing experts, adept at managing the details and the demands of your form filing needs.

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Disclosure Management

Generate and file disclosures specific to each of your firm’s representatives and ensure your firm is exercising reasonable diligence, care, and skill in making recommendations.

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RepTracker

Register and track your representatives, with the automated solution designed to help you effectively review and submit U4/NRF filings on behalf of reps directly to FINRA CRD.

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FAQs

You've got questions. We've got answers.

Have a few questions after exploring our solutions and capabilities for Broker-Dealers? Check out some of the most frequently asked questions for all your answers.

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Why does a broker-dealer need to be SEC and FINRA compliant?

Broker-dealers are registered with the SEC and are members of FINRA, thus subject to SEC and FINRA rules. Violations of either SEC or FINRA rules carry significant consequences, including censure, fines, and reputational damage.

What type of customer support is provided?

COMPLY provides our customers with the service and support required to meet the exacting demands of the regulatory industry, while embodying the attention to detail you demand of yourself and your team. With 24/5 support and unparalleled in-house expertise, your program is our priority from the moment you begin the onboarding process. That’s our promise to you.

You can contact our Customer Support team here.

What kind of continuing education does COMPLY provide for broker-dealers?

COMPLY customers have access to leading continuing education programs, including IACCP courses and  Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) program for those broker-dealers in state which have implemented the North American Securities Administration Association (NASAA) requirement.

What advantages are there to partnering with a compliance software provider offering integrated broker feeds?

When you work with a compliance technology firm that has established direct brokerage feeds, the broker carrying the account sends electronic data files to your firm’s compliance system directly through a secure connection. Data files include the holdings and transaction activity for all of your firm’s employees’ accounts held at that broker.

With integrated direct broker feeds from more than 300 brokerage firms and a robust data normalization process, COMPLY provides unrivaled information accuracy and dependability. These feeds:

  • Offer a scalable way to ensure compliance today and in the future
  • Enable your firm to spot potential issues and react quickly with an added layer of verification
  • Improve security and confidentiality
  • Enable your firm to better comply with the spirit and letter of the law
Does COMPLY offer solutions for broker-dealers who must comply with the SEC's new Marketing Rule?

COMPLY offers a Marketing Review Service which aids broker-dealers in complying with all requirements within the new rule.

Why do I need financial regulatory compliance software?
Your firm’s regulatory compliance program keeps your firm functional, ensuring you meet regulatory requirements and standards of conduct, mitigating financial, reputational, and regulatory consequences of a compliance violation. 
In fact, financial regulatory compliance software can help you:
  • Automate manual, time-consuming activities, which eat away at your day and make it difficult to focus on big-picture priorities 
  • Determine gaps in your compliance program, which could leave you open to risk 
  • Report on all compliance activities, providing an audit trail for your firm and any regulatory body 
  • Ensure your compliance program is functioning at the optimal level
How long does the onboarding process usually take?
COMPLY’s onboarding team will be there with you every step of the way, working with you to create a plan which addresses your company’s unique needs. During onboarding the team will load data, configure the system to your use case and help set up integrations. The team will also provide guided instruction of broker feed outreach and assist with establishing broker feeds. Onboarding is concluded with supervisor training and assisting your organization go live on the platform.
Typical onboarding takes approximately 6-8 weeks. For larger clients onboarding is scoped to meet your company’s unique needs.
How can registered representatives at my firm meet compliance requirements?
As most broker-dealers are regulated by the SEC and FINRA, they must create a compliance program, including WSPs  tailored to its specific business activities and operations.
Broker-dealers have a complex set of compliance rules and regulations to abide by. They must carefully prepare and follow their policies and procedures to address compliance issues, such as conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering and anti-fraud.
Registered representatives are required to follow broker-dealer’s WSPs. The COMPLY Platform makes it easier for the firm’s registered representatives to fulfill their compliance obligations and monitor registered representatives compliance with the policies and procedures.
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Does COMPLY offer a solution for registration and licensing of brokers?

COMPLY customers have access to the registration and licensing solution, RepTracker. This solution aggregates and manages data about registered reps, including licenses, registrations, and renewals on a state-by-state level through a single, centralized database.

Does COMPLY provide a solution to help broker-dealers complete the requirements for the Written Supervisory Procedures Checklist?

As part of the COMPLY portfolio of firms, customers have access to the ComplianceGuardian solution, which helps broker-dealers maintain their Written Supervisory Procedures manual.

Does COMPLY offer solutions for broker-dealers who must comply with the DOL's PTE 2020-02 exemption?

COMPLY customers have access to our RolloverAnalyzer solution, which supports compliance with the DOL’s PTE 2020-02 exemption.

How do I get the most out of my financial regulatory compliance software?
Every dollar matters during a period of economic downturn. This makes prioritizing your spend essential to keeping your financial advisory firm at peak of performance, investing where appropriate for long-term success while not over-reaching and potentially overspending. 
  • Work with the right compliance technology partner
  • Prioritize your fiduciary education
  • Bring in outside help as needed
  • Create a culture that prioritizes compliance
  • Lean into your *free* resources
How can I schedule a demo?

Complete this form to schedule a full demo and see firsthand what our compliance solutions can do for you. 

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