Security Awareness  ·  Human Risk Management  ·  Financial Services

Managing human risk
for financial services firms.

Plainview Risk provides wealth management firms, financial advisors, and broker-dealers with a fully managed, enterprise-grade security awareness program. We design, deliver, and document the entire program — helping your firm meet compliance obligations, demonstrate cybersecurity maturity, and stay focused on serving clients without the cost of building the function internally.

Wealth Management
Built for wealth management firms, broker-dealers, advisors, and other financial services organizations.
<100
Designed for firms under 100 people — where compliance requirements are mandatory, but dedicated security teams are uncommon.
Compliance Support
Reporting and documentation structured to support regulatory examinations, cyber insurance requirements, and client due diligence requests.
Who We Serve

Specialist advisory for firms that operate without a dedicated security function.

Financial services firms with fewer than 100 employees carry the same cybersecurity and compliance expectations as much larger institutions. Regulators, cyber insurers, and clients increasingly expect firms to maintain an active, documented security awareness program.

Most firms of this size do not have a dedicated security or compliance team — and they shouldn't need one. Your team should be focused on serving clients and growing the business, not managing training campaigns, phishing simulations, and compliance reporting.

Plainview serves as your outsourced security awareness program owner. We design the program, manage delivery, track participation, run simulations, and maintain the documentation needed to demonstrate that your firm is proactively managing human risk.

  • Wealth management firms
  • Broker-dealers
  • Family offices
  • Independent financial advisors
  • Regulated financial firms under 100 employees
01

Program ownership without internal headcount

We serve as your dedicated program owner — handling curriculum design, delivery, and escalation end to end, with a single accountable point of contact.

02

Regulatory examination readiness

Compliance documentation is maintained on a continuous basis, organized to examiner standards — so reviews proceed without disruption to your operations.

03

Cyber insurance positioning

Our Human Risk Report provides underwriters with structured, documented evidence of an active program — a meaningful input to premium and coverage discussions at renewal.

04

Continuous staff education

We run a year-round program with current content. Completion tracking and all staff-facing communications are managed by our team, not yours.

Our Services

A complete program, professionally managed.

We assume full ownership of your security awareness and human risk function — every component, one accountable point of contact, no internal overhead.

01
New Hire Security Onboarding
Every new employee completes a structured security induction calibrated to financial services. Enrollment is automatic, completion is tracked, and records are maintained for audit from day one.
Onboarding
02
Annual Awareness Training
Role-relevant, regulatory-aligned modules that reflect the actual threat landscape your staff faces in wealth management — not generic content repurposed from another industry.
Compliance
03
Phishing Simulations
Ongoing, realistic simulations that identify susceptibility across your team and calibrate training priorities. Scenarios are updated continuously to reflect current social engineering techniques.
Testing
04
Targeted Remediation Training
When a staff member's results indicate a knowledge gap, targeted training is automatically assigned and tracked. Remediation is documented as part of the program record.
Risk Reduction
05
Full Program Ownership
We manage the program calendar, content lifecycle, staff communications, and escalation protocols. One dedicated point of contact; no internal overhead required on your part.
Managed Service
06
Policy & Culture Advisory
Beyond training, we advise on security policy language, leadership messaging, and how to cultivate a firm culture where security awareness is a shared professional standard.
Advisory
Reporting

Two reports. Two audiences. Two conversations.

Plainview provides you with a Compliance Report and a Human Risk Report. Each is built for a different reader with a different purpose.

For  ·  Auditors  ·  Board  ·  Regulators

Compliance Report

Documents what happened, who completed what, and when. Structured to satisfy SEC, FINRA, and state examiner requirements — formatted for presentation, not assembly.

  • Training completion by department and individual
  • New hire onboarding records with enrollment dates
  • Annual certification status and timestamps
  • Policy acknowledgement audit trail
  • Regulator-ready formatting, no reformatting required
For  ·  Leadership  ·  Cyber Insurers

Human Risk Report

Shows where risk actually sits, how it is trending, and what is being done to reduce it. The document your underwriter wants to see at renewal — and your leaders should review throughout the year.

  • Phishing susceptibility by team and individual role
  • Risk trend over time — directional clarity, not just a snapshot
  • High-risk profiles and remediation actions taken
  • Benchmarking against comparable firms
  • Insurer-ready narrative of active risk management
How It Works

Operational in weeks. Minimal lift on your end.

We handle setup, delivery, and reporting end to end. Your team's involvement is intentionally limited.

01

Discovery

One structured conversation covers your firm's regulatory posture, insurance requirements, staff profile, and current gaps. No lengthy questionnaires.

02

Program Design

We configure your training platform, phishing scenarios, and reporting cadence — calibrated to your firm's size, role structure, and risk appetite.

03

Deployment

Staff are enrolled, new hire automation is activated, and the first simulation wave is scheduled. We manage all internal communications on your behalf.

04

Ongoing Management

Reports arrive in your inbox. We manage everything between deliveries — escalations, content refreshes, renewals, and remediation workflows.

Outcomes

Measurable, defensible improvement across three dimensions.

Firms that engage Plainview Risk develop a program that holds up under regulatory scrutiny, supports better insurance economics, and builds lasting staff competency.

Examination Readiness

Compliance documentation is maintained on a rolling basis — organized, current, and presentable on request. Regulatory reviews and client due diligence processes proceed without operational disruption.

Improved Insurance Economics

Underwriters evaluate risk in part based on the quality of documented controls. Our Human Risk Report gives them a structured view of your program — a substantive input to premium and coverage negotiations at renewal.

Sustained Staff Competency

Phishing susceptibility rates improve measurably over time with continuous education. Staff develop sound judgment around common threat vectors and understand how to escalate concerns appropriately.

Get in Touch

We work best when we understand your firm first.

A 30-minute introductory call lets us understand your regulatory environment, current program state, and what a well-designed engagement would look like. No obligation.

Schedule an Introduction