Investment Advisers
Investment Adviser Consulting for RIAs, Private Funds, and Emerging Managers
Senior-level compliance expertise for investment advisers of every structure and size – without the cost of a full-time hire.
The CRC Oyster Approach
Senior RIA Compliance Expertise. Practical Guidance. No Learning Curve.
No two investment advisers share the same profile. CRC Oyster supports the full spectrum – SEC-registered, state-registered, private fund, ERA, family office, and fintech RIAs – with practical guidance built around how your firm actually operates. Every engagement is led by a senior professional who understands current examination priorities in an evolving regulatory climate, and what it takes to build a program that holds under scrutiny.
What sets CRC Oyster apart:
Outsourced support, in-house expertise
We become a seamless extension of your team
Flexible engagements
Project-based, retainer, fractional CCO, or full-program management
Regulatory fluency
We stay current, so you don’t have to
Who We Serve
RIA Compliance Consulting Across Every Structure
CRC Oyster provides RIA compliance consulting across the full adviser lifecycle, including SEC RIA compliance services, state RIA compliance, private fund adviser compliance, emerging manager registration, ERA compliance, family office governance, and fintech investment adviser compliance.
SEC RIA Services
CRC Oyster supports SEC RIAs from initial registration through exam response and ongoing program management.
State RIA Services
CRC Oyster helps state RIAs build proportionate, defensible compliance programs, without over-engineering.
Private Fund Advisers
CRC Oyster builds compliance programs calibrated to your fund structure and exemption type.
Private Equity Firms
CRC Oyster builds programs that scale with your AUM and complexity.
Private Credit Manager
CRC Oyster brings deep experience across credit strategies and their distinct compliance considerations.
Fintech & Digital Platforms Services
CRC Oyster helps fintech RIAs navigate registration, disclosure, and compliance build-out from day one.
Emerging Manager Registration & Compliance
CRC Oyster has guided dozens of emerging managers through the process, getting structure, policies, and culture right from the start.
Family Offices
CRC Oyster helps both build appropriate programs without unnecessary overhead.
Exempt Reporting Adviser Compliance
CRC Oyster helps exempt reporting advisers navigate filing requirements, maintain accurate records, and manage exemption criteria, so exemption doesn’t become exposure.
Our Service Model
RIA Consulting Services Structured Around Your Needs
CRC Oyster doesn’t offer a single engagement model, because no two advisers are alike. We structure our support to match where your firm is and what it actually needs.
Ongoing RIA Compliance Program Support
Serve as your outsourced CCO or an extension of your existing team. We handle day-to-day reviews, annual reviews, regulatory filings, policy maintenance, and staff training—scaled to your firm.
SEC and State RIA Registration & Launch Support
We guide new firms through SEC or state registration from Form ADV drafting through approval, managing the timeline, the regulator relationship, and the policy infrastructure so you can focus on your business.
Project-Based RIA Compliance Consulting
Need a specific deliverable? Annual program reviews, mock examinations, Form ADV amendments, policy gap analyses, marketing review, conflict-of-interest mapping, scoped and executed with clear outputs.
SEC and State RIA Examination Support
When the SEC or your state regulator opens an examination, CRC Oyster prepares your team, coordinates document production, and manages the examiner relationship from initial request through any deficiency response.
Registration Transitions: State, SEC, and Structural Changes
Moving from state to SEC, ERA to full RIA, or restructuring your entity? CRC Oyster manages the compliance dimension of transitions so nothing falls through the cracks.
Fractional CCO Services for RIAs
For firms that need a designated CCO but aren’t ready for a full-time hire, CRC Oyster provides a senior professional named on your Form ADV, accessible to your team, and accountable for your program.
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Why CRC Oyster
What Our Clients Say
Mitch Avnet and the team at CRC have been valued partners since we founded Melius Research 10 years ago. They built our compliance framework from the ground up, including standing us up as an RIA, and have remained an important part of our operations ever since. CRC has consistently provided responsive and practical support…their depth of experience has also been instrumental in helping us address more complex and less common business opportunities. CRC has played a meaningful role in the growth of our business, and we have come to rely on their expertise and judgment. I would recommend Mitch and the CRC team to any firm seeking experienced and dependable compliance support.
Liz Davis, Founding Partner, COO/CFO, Melius Research
The team at CRC Oyster has been great for us the last six years. They have a deep team of experts, and their proactive guidance has helped us mitigate challenges before they become problems. They do an excellent job driving our compliance process and are always highly responsive to our questions. We’re grateful for their partnership!
Noah Buck, President, TruePlan Benefit and Retirement Advisors
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re registering for the first time, preparing for an examination, or looking for ongoing compliance support, CRC Oyster is the full-service partner to help you find the right path.