Continuing Education: What You Need to Know

As we approach Q4, now is a good time to confirm that your 2026 continuing education requirements have been completed.

Taking care of CE now can help ensure a smooth finish to the year and reduce the risk of unexpected compliance complications.

The Integrated Solutions Perspective on CE

Not all continuing education is created equal. For example, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements applicable to CPAs are focused on technical competency, ethics, and professional development. In contrast, the regulatory element modules that FINRA designates for registered persons are based on the specific licenses held by each individual and often span a ...

Back again as a speaker on the 2026 NYSSCPA FINOP panel, Rafael Beck shared practical insights shaped by his experience preparing financial statements for dozens of broker-dealers. Take a look at some excerpts here:

We’re excited to share that Rafael Beck will be returning to the NYSSCPA Stock Brokerage Conference as a speaker on the FinOps and Auditors panel on May 19.

Building on last year’s dynamic discussion, Rafael will again bring his hands-on FINOP experience to the table, offering practical insights on today’s evolving financial operations, compliance challenges, and regulatory trends. If you’re navigating staffing pressures, compliance complexity, or FINOP resourcing decisions, this is a panel you won’t want to miss.

Effective on February 24, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Release No. 34‑104881, an Amended and Restated Order under Section 17(h)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This order updates and expands the exemption criteria that allow certain broker‑dealers to avoid the more burdensome requirements of Rules 17h‑1T and 17h‑2T, which relate to the SEC’s broker‑dealer risk assessment program.

These rules were originally designed to ensure that the financial risks stemming from broker‑dealer affiliates could not compromise the financial stability of the broker‑dealer itself. The updated order reflects the SEC’s ongoing efforts to modernize regulatory thre...

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the WSS-FL Panthers Game event. It was great to meet you all and connect with South Florida's top financial professionals while the Panthers took on the Red Wings.

We had an incredible evening. Events like this remind us how valuable our community and partnerships truly are.

It was wonderful to catch up with familiar faces, meet new ones, and enjoy an exciting game together. Looking forward to the next event when we can all get together.

On March 10th, South Florida’s top financial professionals will take over a private section at Amerant Bank Arena as the Panthers face the Red Wings.

Tickets include:
- Terrace-Level Private Section (Outdoor & Club Access)
- Full Dinner Buffet
- Open Bar
- High-level networking

If you’re in the South Florida finance community, this will be one of the best networking events of the year.

Looking forward to connecting with you at the arena. Secure your seat here.

Integrated Solutions is proud to sponsor Uncorrelated Miami 2026, a curated alternative-investment conference taking place January 26–28, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, Miami Beach, during Miami Alts Week.

Uncorrelated Miami brings together institutional investors, family offices, and global allocators with fund managers and operators across private credit, real estate, venture, digital assets, and frontier infrastructure. The event is intentionally designed for substance over scale—prioritizing high-quality allocator participation, capacity-constrained strategies, and meaningful conversations that lead to real capital formation.

David S. Proskin, Managing Director, will be speaking on ...