IT Support for Financial Services in North West
Security-First IT Infrastructure for North West IFAs, Wealth Managers & Financial Advisors
Independent, Bromborough-based, Microsoft Partner. You deal with Eric.
The North West's financial services sector - from Liverpool's financial district to Cheshire's Golden Triangle, Manchester's wealth managers to Lancashire's regional practices - faces sophisticated cyber threats daily. Wire fraud attempts, FCA compliance requirements, and ransomware attacks targeting client portfolios mean generic IT support isn't enough.
Regional North West Coverage: We're based in the North West, providing support across the entire region. From Liverpool to Manchester, Chester to Preston, Cheshire to Lancashire - senior attention that's close by, not travelling from the other end of the country.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, working from Thursby House in Bromborough, and remote-first across the whole North West. The person who scopes the work is the person who does it, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a delivery team.
Six questions, about two minutes. You get a written fix list in the order worth closing things, and it is yours to keep whether we ever speak or not.
Not sure which tier fits your business? Book a no-cost 20-minute consultation - we'll assess your setup and recommend the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Why North West Financial Advisors Choose Regional IT Support
On-Site Across the Region
Remote support is great until it isn't. When you need someone before a high-value client review, we're in the North West - not hours away from London. Fast, senior attention for critical issues affecting client service.
We Know North West Wealth Management
From Cheshire's high net worth client base to Liverpool's financial district, Manchester's wealth managers to Lancashire's regional practices, we understand the North West financial services landscape and the regulatory environment you operate in.
Security Specialists, Not Generalists
We're not a generic IT company. We're cloud security specialists who understand FCA requirements, wire fraud prevention, client portfolio protection, and the specific threats facing financial advisors across the North West.
Co-Managed Flexibility
Already have IT support? We work alongside them as your security specialist layer. Keep what works, add the financial services security expertise you're missing.
What We Provide for North West Financial Advisors
Cloud Security Architecture
Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop configured for financial services. Secure access to portfolio management, CRM, and financial planning software from anywhere. Client data protected with bank-grade encryption.
Wire Fraud Prevention
Email security specifically tuned for financial services. Advanced anti-phishing, account takeover detection, and payment request verification to stop wire fraud before it happens.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Ransomware-proof backups with tested recovery. When (not if) ransomware hits, we restore your client data - no paying criminals, no FCA breach notifications.
FCA Compliance Support
Technical controls for FCA requirements: data encryption, access controls, audit logging, incident response documentation. We handle the IT security side of compliance.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Choose your starting point:
Transparent Pricing for North West Financial Services
No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. The same transparent pricing across the entire North West region.
H-Protect Essentials
Core security foundations
- Endpoint monitoring & patching
- Device backup
- Ransomware protection
- Remote support quota
5-user minimum
H-Protect Standard
Full security stack with helpdesk
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Helpdesk support (calls answered <30 secs)
- EDR endpoint protection
- Email security & anti-phishing
- Microsoft 365 management
- Dark web monitoring
- Monthly security scorecard
10-user minimum
H-Protect Complete
SOC monitoring (available as a paid upgrade) + compliance support
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Continuous security monitoring, actioned in working hours
- Vulnerability management
- Phishing simulation exercises
- Priority support & SLA
- FCA compliance prep support
10-user minimum
Note: Pricing covers security and management. Microsoft 365 licensing (~£10-20/user/month) and any Azure consumption are additional, paid direct to Microsoft.
IT support for financial services across the North West
We work with financial services across the region. Choose your area:
Other services for businesses in the North West
Common Questions from North West Financial Advisors
Do you provide on-site support across the North West?
Yes. We're based in the North West and provide on-site support across the entire region for critical issues - from Liverpool to Manchester, Chester to Preston, Cheshire to Lancashire, and everywhere in between. Standard support is remote (faster for most issues), but when you need someone physically present before a client meeting or during a security incident, we're regional, not national.
We already have IT support. Can you work alongside them?
Absolutely - this is our co-managed model. Your existing IT handles day-to-day support. We add the security specialist layer: wire fraud prevention, threat monitoring, email protection, backup testing, FCA compliance support. Most North West financial advisors keep their existing IT relationships and add us for the financial services security expertise they're missing.
How do you prevent wire fraud attempts?
Multi-layered approach: Advanced email filtering tuned for financial services phishing, account takeover detection, payment request verification workflows, and user training. We monitor for the specific tactics used to target wealth managers and IFAs. When a fraudulent wire transfer request arrives, we catch it before it reaches your inbox.
Can you help us meet FCA IT security requirements?
Yes - we implement the technical controls FCA expects: data encryption (at rest and in transit), access controls with MFA, audit logging, incident response procedures, and business continuity planning. We provide documentation for regulatory reviews and support during FCA audits. This is our specialism.
What happens if we're hit by ransomware?
We restore your data from ransomware-proof backups - typically within hours. No paying criminals. No data loss. No FCA breach notifications (because client data wasn't compromised). We test recovery quarterly so we know it works before you need it. Most firms discover their backups don't work during a ransomware attack - not after.
Do you support portfolio management and financial planning software?
All of them. Intelligent Office, FE Analytics, Voyant, Truth, Xplan, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud - whether cloud-based or desktop. We ensure they're secure, backed up, accessible, and compliant. We don't train you on the software (that's your vendor), but we make sure the infrastructure running it is bulletproof and FCA-compliant.
Protect Your North West Practice & Your Clients
Ready to talk? Start with a no-cost security assessment - we'll review your current setup, identify vulnerabilities specific to financial services, and show you exactly where your practice and client portfolios are at risk.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Serving financial advisors across the North West: Liverpool, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Wirral, Chester, and beyond. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
