Ep 78: How to Conduct a Tech and Operations Audit for Your Firm

Episode 78: Financial Advisors Want to Know:

Guest: Verity Larsen

Overview

Welcome to the Financial Advisors Want to Know Podcast! I’m Catherine Tindall, CPA with Dominion Enterprise Services, where we help financial advisors navigate income tax planning and compliance.

Today’s guest is Verity Larsen, founder of Versoft Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in financial services—including at a leading fintech firm and within an RIA—Verity brings an unbiased, strategic lens to technology consulting. Her firm was built to help advisory practices conduct efficient tech and operations audits to eliminate waste and streamline workflows.

Key Takeaways

✅ Tech and Ops Go Hand-in-Hand – Scaling your firm efficiently requires aligning operations with the right tech. More staff isn’t always the answer—better systems are.

✅ A Tech Audit Reveals Hidden Inefficiencies – Interviewing team members across roles can expose redundant processes and underutilized tools.

✅ Bad Data = Bad Decisions – Many firms are shocked to find inconsistent or inaccurate data across systems. Clean data is foundational for accurate reporting and growth.

✅ Labor Efficiency is the Hidden Cost – Manual data entry and repetitive tasks drain productivity. Automation frees up time for high-value client work.

✅ AI is No Longer Optional – Simple AI tools like document automation and meeting note capture can transform efficiency and give your team a competitive edge.

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🌐 Versoft Consulting
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