Wealth Management HR Challenges

HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry

  • !FINRA U4/U5 background checks and disclosure review for registered advisors
  • !SEC and fiduciary obligation aligned HR policies for all staff
  • !Non-solicitation agreements protecting AUM and client relationships
  • !Recruiting and retaining CFPs, CFAs, and experienced wealth advisors
  • !Complex compensation structures including fees, bonuses, and equity
  • !Background checks and financial history screening for all client-facing staff
  • !Multi-state registration and compliance for advisors serving clients across state lines
Catapult Solutions

How Catapult HR Helps

  • +FINRA U4/U5 background checks and disclosure management for registered advisors
  • +SEC and fiduciary obligation aligned HR and conduct policies
  • +Client non-solicitation agreements for advisors and client service staff
  • +Competitive compensation benchmarking for CFPs, CFAs, and advisory roles
  • +Background checks and financial history screening for all client-facing employees
  • +Multi-state advisor registration compliance support
  • +Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits

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34%
Of wealth management firms lose advisors to competitors who take clients within 12 months
$180K
Average AUM lost per departing advisor without a client non-solicitation agreement
4.2x
More FINRA disclosure issues in RIAs without formal advisor background review processes

HR Services for Wealth Management Employers

Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry

Compliance

FINRA Background Checks

U4/U5 background checks, disclosure review, and financial history screening for registered investment advisors.

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Compliance

Client Non-Solicitation Agreements

AUM-protective non-solicitation and client transition agreements for wealth advisors and service staff.

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HR Consulting

Advisor Compensation Benchmarking

CFP and CFA compensation analysis to retain top wealth management talent.

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Compliance

SEC-Aligned HR Policies

Fiduciary obligation aligned HR conduct and disclosure policies for RIA employees.

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Compliance

Employee Handbook

Wealth management handbooks covering fiduciary obligations, client confidentiality, and compliance conduct.

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Compliance

HR Compliance Audit

Full HR audit for RIAs and wealth management firms against SEC, FINRA, and Southeast employment standards.

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“An advisor left and we had a vague non-solicitation clause that didn’t hold up. Catapult helped us rewrite our advisor agreements before the next hire.”

Managing Partner, RIA — $2.1B AUM, Charlotte, NC

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HR Built for Wealth Management — Protecting AUM, Advisors, and Compliance

Our practitioners understand FINRA compliance, fiduciary HR policies, and the advisor retention challenges unique to RIAs and wealth management firms.

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