Regulators expect documented programs
Firms may need written policies, incident response plans, access reviews and evidence that controls are followed.
Silicon Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area
IT services for wealth management and financial firms in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley helps RIAs, wealth managers, broker-dealers and insurance agencies protect client data and stay prepared for regulatory reviews with managed IT and cybersecurity built for financial services.
Examiner-ready
Technical controls and records that support your compliance program.
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100+ Bay Area businessesSupported across the San Francisco Bay Area -
24/7 monitoring and supportNights, weekends and holidays included -
CMMC Registered PractitionerSecurity and compliance experience -
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 support, cybersecurity aligned with applicable SEC Regulation S-P, FINRA and GLBA requirements, incident response planning, email and communications archiving, vendor oversight, encrypted backups and supporting documentation.
The challenge
What makes IT different for wealth management and financial firms
Financial firms handle sensitive client information and face specific security, recordkeeping and business-continuity obligations.
Client data is a prime target
Account details and personal information make financial firms frequent targets for phishing and account compromise.
Wire fraud can be costly
A spoofed email requesting a transfer or account change can expose clients and the firm to significant loss.
Third-party tools need oversight
Custodians, CRMs, planning tools and communication platforms need secure access and vendor review.
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 wire-fraud incident, preventable data exposure or missing records can affect clients, business continuity and regulatory readiness.
"We strive to be the trusted technology advisor for our clients." CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
- 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
Our leadership learns your business structure and goals first, so IT becomes part of your strategy instead of an afterthought.
Enterprise-level partners
Access to enterprise-grade partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network of 300+ locations and 900+ professionals.
Quality at an affordable price
High-quality, proactive service at a predictable monthly price that fits organizations with 5 to 200 users.
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 apps.
- Managed EDR and 24/7 response
- MFA and conditional access
- Wire-request verification training
Regulatory documentation
Written policies and evidence for your exams and reviews.
- Incident response program support
- Vendor due diligence records
- Risk assessment documentation
Financial software support
Keep your CRM, planning and portfolio applications running.
- Redtail, Orion, eMoney and similar platforms
- Custodian and carrier portal access
- Integration and bank-feed troubleshooting
Communications and archiving
Support secure business communications and record-retention workflows.
- Email and Teams archiving configuration
- Approved messaging and collaboration channels
- Mobile device management
Backup and recovery
Financial and client records backed up, tested and recoverable.
- Encrypted, immutable backups
- Restore testing
- Business continuity planning
Managed IT
Proactive monitoring, support and technology planning for the firm.
- 24/7 monitoring and patching
- Help desk for advisors and staff
- Regular 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) | Covered firms need safeguards for customer information and a written incident response program, including applicable customer notification requirements. | Incident response planning, access controls, encryption, logging and supporting documentation. |
| FINRA rules | Applicable member-firm requirements can include supervision, business continuity, recordkeeping and cybersecurity practices. | Access reviews, retention and archiving support, continuity planning and security controls. |
| GLBA Safeguards Rule | Covered financial institutions need a written security program for customer information. | Risk assessment, multi-factor authentication, encryption, access management and security training. |
| California Insurance Data Security Act | Covered insurance licensees may need an information security program and incident reporting to the California Department of Insurance. | Security program documentation, risk assessment and incident-response support. |
| California Civil Code § 1798.82 | California breach-notification requirements apply to covered businesses and qualifying incidents involving personal information. | Encryption, incident response planning, logging and support for breach-response documentation. |
Which rules apply depends on your organization. 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 platform for wealth management and financial firms: your data stays in a controlled environment and is never used to train outside models. We help your team find the right uses and adopt AI with confidence.
Success stories
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Results from businesses like yours
Examples from professional-services clients across the CMIT Solutions network.
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Leadership
Meet the owners of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
Maitjian Welke and Todd Welke bring enterprise technology experience to businesses across the Bay Area. They co-founded CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley in 2009, combining local service with managed IT, cybersecurity, consulting and compliance support.
Maitjian Welke, Founder and Co-Owner
Maitjian co-founded CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley with Todd Welke in 2009 and brings more than 20 years of technology experience across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, consulting and strategic technology guidance.
Todd Welke, Co-Owner
Todd co-owns CMIT Solutions serving Southwest Silicon Valley, Greater Palo Alto and Pleasanton, supporting Bay Area businesses with managed IT and technology guidance.
- Established 2009
- 20+ Years in Technology
- CMMC Cyber-AB Registered Practitioner
- HIPAA Readiness Experience
- 900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
- (408) 872-1577
CMIT Solutions has ranked on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for more than a decade.
ConnectWise's highest partner honor, for excellence in managed IT service delivery.
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley combines local service with resources from a nationwide technology network.
Hear from us
Local service, national strength
- Leadership that understands your business structure and goals
- Enterprise-level partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network
- High-quality service at an affordable, predictable price
- Serving San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area 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 questions wealth managers, financial firms and insurance agencies ask before changing 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 (408) 872-1577Can you help us prepare for an SEC or FINRA exam?
We provide technical controls and documentation that can support examination preparation, including risk assessments, incident response plans, access reviews and vendor records. Requirements vary by firm and regulator.
Do you set up email and communications archiving?
We can configure archiving for email, Teams and other approved channels so records can be retained and searched in line with your firm's policies and applicable requirements.
How do you stop wire and transfer fraud?
Controls can include multi-factor authentication, email impersonation filtering, staff training and a call-back verification process for money movement requests.
Do you work with insurance agencies too?
Yes. IT support can include agency management systems, carrier portals, access management, security controls and continuity planning.
How is pricing structured?
Managed IT pricing is agreed after assessing your requirements, users, devices and service needs. The proposed scope and costs should be confirmed in writing.
What happens during the free business risk assessment?
The assessment reviews your business operations, network, devices, backups, Microsoft 365 setup and security controls. Findings can help build a prioritized improvement plan.
Can you help us meet our cyber insurance requirements?
We can help assess and implement relevant technical controls, such as multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, backups and security documentation, based on your insurer's requirements.
Is support available on nights, weekends and holidays?
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley advertises 24/7 help desk and system monitoring for managed services clients. On-site arrangements depend on the issue and service agreement.
Which areas do you serve?
Our office is at 900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008. We support businesses in San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area 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?(408) 872-1577
Visit us900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
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