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 ...

Download the Article Here

Introduction

For much of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, American securities regulation has developed through conflict, compromise, and historical accident. Long before Congress enacted the federal securities laws of the New Deal era, states had already ventured into the field of securities regulation by adopting “blue sky” statutes intended to protect residents from fraudulent securities schemes. With the introduction of federal regulation in the 1930s, this dual system became entrenched, producing an interlocking but often discordant web of oversight.

While federal authority expanded over time—particularly through the adoption of, and ame...

By David Proskin, Managing Director, Integrated Solutions

So, you’ve made the decision to embark on one of the most exciting, challenging and fear-inducing adventures of your career, launching a fund. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newly minted CFA with an “edge”, this is not a decision to be made without careful consideration. It is critical that before putting pencil to paper you understand what your motivations are for spinning out of the mothership. Is it the desire for autonomy? A spark of entrepreneurial spirit? ego? A drive to build a lasting legacy? Or perhaps a noble objective to make the world a better place (unlikely as it may sound)? The answer to those ...

Authored by: David Proskin, Managing Director, Integrated Solutions

Contributions by: Rafael Beck, Senior Managing Director, Integrated Solutions

In the world of asset management, particularly within hedge funds and private equity—shadow accounting has evolved from a discretionary practice to a critical control mechanism. This article defines what shadow accounting is, why it matters, and who relies on it most.

To understand its growing importance, we must look at the evolution of fund structures, investor expectations, and regulatory scrutiny. As institutional investors demand greater transparency and operational due diligence becomes more rigorous, maintaining internal books and records...