SilverPillar
SilverPillar Cyber Advisors is a specialized, independent cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated exclusively to Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs),Broker-Dealers (BDs) and Financial Services Firms. We provide regulatory-aligned cybersecurity oversight, assessments, and guidance built to meet the unique expectations of the SEC, FINRA, and modern investors.
As a purpose-built Firm, we focus on helping financial institutions strengthen their cyber defenses, oversee on an ongoing basis their cyber programs, enhance regulatory readiness, and demonstrate operational resilience. Services are designed to give firms clear, conflict-free insight into their cybersecurity posture.
Our team brings deep experience across cybersecurity, financial regulation, and industry best practices including NIST, SEC Cyber Expectations, Reg S-P, and FINRA 21-29. We support RIAs of all types—wealth managers, private fund advisers, ETF and mutual fund advisers, and hybrid firms—along with broker-dealers serving both retail and institutional clients.
SilverPillar offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity oversight and evaluation services, including:
- Regulatory Cybersecurity Gap Assessments
- Annual Cybersecurity Program Reviews
- Cybersecurity Consulting and vCISO Services for RIAs and Broker-Dealers
- Penetration Testing & Interpretation
- Third Party Vendor Cyber Due Diligence
- Periodic Vulnerability Testing Programs
- Employee Cyber Training & Phishing Programs
- Specialized Incident Response to Cyber Events
- Mock SEC & FINRA Cybersecurity Exams
Every service is designed to provide:
Independent analysis
Clear, actionable remediation guidance
Regulator-ready documentation
Tailored recommendations based on your business model, risks, and regulatory obligations
We partner with firms seeking strengthened cybersecurity governance, improved documentation, and credible, unbiased support in navigating today’s regulatory landscape. With cybersecurity and regulatory expectations continuing to evolve, our mission is simple: help financial firms operate securely, confidently, and in full alignment with examiner expectations.
