COMPLIANCE CASE STUDY

More Than Another Tech Solution: Why Orion Compliance is the End-All Be-All for IFG Advisory

Featuring Chief Compliance and Risk Officer Crystal Epstein

A Case Study on Culture, Trust, and Innovation

The Situation

IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory services. The Company offers portfolio management, consulting, financial planning, and investment supervisory solutions. Most importantly, IFG Advisory is based on a unique culture that underlies the company’s success and relationships with its advisors. At IFG Advisory, culture is everything, and technology solutions drive this culture. 

Crystal Epstein, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at IFG Advisory LLC, articulates IFG Advisory’s mission and goal. “Our mission is to be nationally recognized for our culture, community, and success in helping our members reach their full potential. We value independence, leadership, integrity, community, profit, work/life balance, the golden rule, potential and service.” 

IFG Advisory is a genuine community with a distinctive culture that encourages everyone to collaborate, share ideas and help each other achieve success. IFG Advisory is dedicated to protecting their culture and core values at all costs. The Company is committed to helping every member succeed and in turn, impact their families, clients and communities. 

Epstein explains, “Our clients are advisors and we serve our advisors only if they believe in our mission, beliefs and values. And we take pride in helping their clients reach their goals and mission.” 

Indeed, IFG Advisory’s vetting process is stringent. “We accept maybe 1% of potential advisors interviewed. We are selfish with our culture. We want to keep it intact,” Epstein reflects. A key to the foundation of this culture is effective technology solutions that keep pace with ever-changing regulatory requirements. “Our clients love technology,” says Epstein. 

At the intersection of collaboration and culture, independence thrives. Working with IFG Advisory gives advisors access to the tools, resources and community they need to reach their full potential. 

In the current state of compliance there are many tech solutions available. In a world with almost infinite options, IFG Advisory has picked Orion Compliance as the tech solution of choice to best maintain their thriving culture.

Overview

OFFICE LOCATION
Atlanta, GA

WHO THEY ARE
IFG Advisory provides investment advisory services and offers portfolio management, consulting, financial planning, and investment supervisory solutions.

Three colleagues looking at a computer screen

The Solution

The automation capabilities allow IFG Advisory’s advisors to remain compliant and exam-ready.

IFG Advisory has been working with Orion since the inception of Orion Compliance a number of years ago. Orion Compliance’s standalone option is the “end all be all here,” says Epstein. 

“Orion Compliance streamlines our processes, our information collection and helps overcome pain points.”

Beyond compliance, IFG Advisory has stretched the capabilities across departments. “We use Orion Compliance for workflow even outside of compliance. It’s very flexible. We use it for anything we can,” explains Epstein. 

What’s the biggest advantage to IFG Advisory? “Automation,” according to Epstein. The automation capabilities allow IFG Advisory’s advisors to remain compliant and exam-ready. Mundane and repetitive tasks become streamlined and automatic. 

“I would and I have recommended Orion Compliance to others [similarly situated]. Through our story and experience, others have learned from us. We stretch the capabilities of Orion Compliance to the fullest limit,” says Epstein.

"Orion Compliance streamlines our processes, our information collection and helps overcome pain points."

— Crystal Epstein, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer
IFG Advisory

Orion Compliance: Reliable Technology That You Can Trust

In a world with so many tech options, carefully choosing a
viable solution has become more critical than ever.

“Regulators are working with old rules in a world of growing technology,” argues Epstein.

“We have a committee of advisors and attorneys that assist with keeping pace,” explains Epstein. “In the current and ever-changing environment of technology and regulation it’s important to choose a compliance solution that keeps up with these changes.” According to Epstein, Orion Compliance has kept pace. 

In addition to flexibility and automation, a solution you trust is extremely important. With so many tech options, faith in a compliance offering’s longevity can be a deciding factor. 

“Are they going to be around long enough? Will they continue to develop and advance their technology? The answer to these questions may be the most important factors when choosing a compliance solution,” Epstein reflects. 

“We trust Orion and that they will invest in their technology,” Epstein concludes.

IFG Advisory’s experience demonstrates the clear potential for Orion Compliance to help companies of all sizes fulfill their missions, goals, and culture. Through flexibility, automation and trust, Orion Compliance remains the most effective and robust compliance option in the current regulatory environment.

We trust Orion and that they will invest
in their technology.

— Crystal Epstein, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer
IFG Advisory

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