Regulators expect written programs
SEC and FINRA examiners ask for policies, incident response plans and proof they're followed.
Cincinnati East & Greater Cincinnati
IT services for wealth management and financial firms in Cincinnati
CMIT Solutions of Cincinnati East helps RIAs, wealth managers, broker-dealers and insurance agencies protect client data, reduce technology risk and stay ready for regulatory scrutiny with managed IT and cybersecurity built for financial services.
Examiner-ready
Controls and records you can show a regulator with confidence.
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200+ Cincinnati East businessesSecured with local and proactive IT support -
24/7 monitoring and supportNights, weekends and holidays included
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CISA, CISM, CISSPCertified security leadership
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5/5 on GoogleBacked by 900+ CMIT professionals
What does managed IT for wealth management and financial firms include?
Managed IT for a financial firm covers 24/7 monitoring and help desk, cybersecurity aligned with SEC Regulation S-P, FINRA and GLBA, an incident response program, email and communications archiving, vendor oversight, encrypted backups and the documentation examiners request.
The challenge
What makes IT different for wealth management and financial firms
Financial firms in Cincinnati handle sensitive client information, business-critical systems and transactions where downtime or compromised credentials can have serious consequences.
Client data is a prime target
Account information and personal data make advisors and agencies frequent phishing and impersonation targets.
Wire fraud is costly
A spoofed client or executive email requesting a transfer can create a serious financial and reputational risk.
Vendors hold your data
Custodians, CRMs, planning platforms and other providers all need appropriate access and security oversight.
Our approach
We start with your business risk, not your technology
Before we recommend a single tool, we learn how your organization operates, where you're exposed and what a disruption would actually cost you.
What's really at stake
A single wire-fraud email, compromised account or exam finding can create costs that extend far beyond the technology itself. Your clients' trust is the business.
"Clients don't need us to sound smart. They need us to understand their business and help." Hal Theobald, Managing Partner
- We put a dollar figure on the likelihood and impact of downtime or a breach
- You get a prioritized roadmap in plain language, not tech jargon
- Controls line up with your cyber insurance and compliance requirements
- Proactive monitoring and support keep problems from reaching you
Why clients choose us
IT that becomes part of your strategy
We understand your business
Hal Theobald and the local team focus on understanding how your business operates before recommending technology, so IT supports your goals instead of creating another layer of complexity.
Enterprise-level partners
Access to enterprise-grade partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network of more than 250 locations and 900 technology professionals.
Quality at a predictable price
High-quality, proactive service with a predictable managed IT approach designed for small and midsize organizations.
Services
Managed IT built around your work
One local team for support, security, compliance and planning.
Cybersecurity for client data
Layered protection for devices, email and cloud applications.
- Managed EDR and 24/7 threat monitoring
- MFA and conditional access
- Email and phishing protection
Regulatory documentation
Written policies and evidence for your exams and insurance requirements.
- Risk assessment support
- Vendor due diligence records
- Security and compliance documentation
Financial software support
Keep your CRM, planning and portfolio tools running reliably.
- Microsoft 365 and productivity applications
- Secure access to financial platforms
- Integration and workflow troubleshooting
Communications and archiving
Secure email, phone and collaboration tools for your team.
- Email and collaboration security
- Business phone systems
- Secure remote and mobile access
Backup and continuity
Critical business records protected and recoverable for continuity.
- Secure managed backups
- Backup validation and restore support
- Business continuity planning
Managed IT
Proactive monitoring and planning for the whole firm.
- 24/7 monitoring and maintenance
- Responsive help desk support
- Ongoing technology planning
Included in every plan
Multi-layered security from day one
Every managed IT plan includes these protections, so the basics are covered.
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EDREndpoint detection and response on every device
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Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
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DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
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Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
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Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
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Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
EDREndpoint detection and response on every device
Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
Compliance
The rules your IT has to satisfy
Your organization remains responsible for compliance. We provide the technical safeguards, documentation and evidence behind it, aligned with your cyber insurance requirements.
| Standard | What it asks of you | What we put in place |
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| SEC Regulation S-P (amended) | Safeguards for customer information, an incident response program and customer notification. | Incident response planning, access controls, encryption and security records. |
| FINRA rules | Supervision, business continuity and cybersecurity practices for applicable member firms. | Archiving, continuity planning and security controls. |
| GLBA Safeguards | A written security program for nonpublic personal information. | Risk assessment, MFA, encryption and security awareness controls. |
| Cyber insurance requirements | Insurers commonly require documented technical safeguards, recovery capabilities and security processes. | MFA, endpoint protection, backups, monitoring, documentation and response planning. |
| State privacy and breach rules | Organizations may have notification and data protection obligations based on the states where they operate and serve customers. | Encryption, incident response planning, logging and notification preparation. |
Which rules apply depends on your organization and activities. We support your compliance program with technical controls and documentation; we don't provide legal advice.
Secure AI
Use AI without putting data at risk
A private, managed AI approach helps financial firms explore useful AI applications while keeping sensitive business information within controlled environments. We help your team identify practical use cases, security requirements and adoption considerations.
Success stories
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Results from businesses like yours
CMIT Solutions works with organizations that need dependable support, stronger security and a technology partner that understands business risk.
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Multi-location support and responsive IT services helped the company keep technology aligned with business operations.
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Technology
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Reliable IT support helped a growing organization maintain dependable technology while its business expanded.
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Manufacturing
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At a glance
- 25+Years advising organizations on technology and downtime risk
- CISACISM and CISSP credentials for this Cincinnati East team
- Office6809 Main Street, Unit 350, Cincinnati, OH 45244
- Call(513) 815-5500
Leadership
Meet Hal Theobald
Hal Theobald is the Managing Partner of CMIT Solutions of Cincinnati East. Before opening the Cincinnati East location, Hal spent more than 25 years serving organizations across industries including healthcare, government, logistics, manufacturing and service companies, with a focus on downtime risk and operational resilience.
Hal Theobald, Managing Partner
Experienced business and IT leader focused on helping small and midsize organizations manage technology, cybersecurity, downtime risk and operational resilience.
Local plus national resources
Cincinnati East clients get a local technology partner backed by the broader CMIT Solutions network of IT and cybersecurity professionals.
CMIT Solutions has ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list for more than a decade.
ConnectWise recognized CMIT Solutions with its highest partner honor for excellence in managed IT service delivery.
CMIT Solutions of Cincinnati East maintains a 5/5 Google rating based on the reviews shown on its local site.
Hear from us
Local service, national strength
- Local leadership that understands business risk and operational resilience
- Enterprise-level partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network
- 24/7 monitoring and support for organizations that cannot afford avoidable downtime
- Serving Cincinnati, Anderson Township, Milford, Miami Township, Norwood, Blue Ash, Mason, West Chester, Loveland and surrounding communities
Getting started
How we onboard your organization
Changes are scheduled around your busiest hours so work keeps moving.
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Risk assessment
We learn your business and measure your exposure.
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Plan
A written, prioritized roadmap in plain language.
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Onboarding
Changes made outside your busiest hours, with clear communication.
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Managed operations
Monitoring, help desk and regular business reviews.
FAQs
Wealth Management & Finance IT questions, answered
Straight answers to what wealth management and financial firms in Greater Cincinnati ask before switching IT providers.
Still have a question?
Talk to our local team. We'll give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that you don't need us.
Ask our team or call (513) 815-5500Can you help us prepare for an SEC or FINRA exam?
Yes. We provide the technical controls and documentation examiners ask for, including risk assessments, incident response plans, access reviews and vendor records.
Do you set up email and communications archiving?
Yes. We can help configure appropriate archiving and retention controls for email, collaboration tools and other approved communications channels.
How do you stop wire and transfer fraud?
We combine MFA, email impersonation protection and staff training with verification procedures for money-movement requests.
Do you work with insurance agencies too?
Yes. We support independent agencies with business applications, secure access, carrier portals and the technology controls expected by insurers and regulators.
How is pricing structured?
Managed IT is typically provided through a predictable monthly service arrangement agreed in writing after the assessment. Coverage can include monitoring, help desk, security and ongoing management.
What happens during the free business risk assessment?
We learn how your business runs, review your network, devices, backups, Microsoft 365 setup and security controls, and estimate the financial impact of downtime or a breach. You get a written, plain-language summary and a prioritized plan. There is no cost and no obligation.
Can you help us meet our cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. Insurers commonly ask about MFA, endpoint protection, backups, security awareness and documentation. We help identify gaps, implement appropriate controls and organize the information needed for the questionnaire.
Is support available on nights, weekends and holidays?
Yes. CMIT Solutions of Cincinnati East provides 24/7 monitoring and support, with local assistance when an issue requires hands-on work.
Which areas do you serve?
Our office is at 6809 Main Street, Unit 350 in Cincinnati. We support organizations throughout Greater Cincinnati, including Cincinnati, Anderson Township, Milford, Miami Township, Norwood, Blue Ash, Mason, West Chester, Loveland and surrounding communities.
Free business risk assessment
Know your risk. Protect your business.
Find out where your organization is exposed and exactly what it would take to protect it, in plain language.
- Where you're exposed, explained without tech jargon
- The likely financial impact of downtime or a breach
- Compliance and cyber insurance requirements that apply to you
- A prioritized plan for what to fix first
Prefer to talk? (513) 815-5500
Visit us 6809 Main Street, Unit 350, Cincinnati, OH 45244
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