Broker-Dealer Compliance-as-a-Service for Independent Bankers.

Turnkey Broker-Dealer Infrastructure, Built on a Modern Platform

FNEX Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) delivers financial technology infrastructure and a turnkey, AI-powered compliance solution on the FNEX DataBank platform. Our proprietary platform gives independent investment banking teams, M&A advisors, placement agents, and fund distributors the FINRA sponsorship, supervision, and turnkey broker-dealer infrastructure they need, without the cost and complexity of building their own.

$26B+
Transactions Completed
160+
Financial Professionals
50
States Coverage
FINRA
Member Broker-Dealer
Who We Help

Who This Service Is For

FNEX provides broker-dealer sponsorship, FINRA supervision, and AI-powered compliance infrastructure for independent financial professionals and private-market firms.

Boutique Investment Banks

Turnkey broker-dealer affiliation and compliance infrastructure for independent investment banking teams.

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Independent M&A Advisors

FINRA sponsorship and regulatory supervision for qualified M&A advisors conducting securities-related transactions.

Explore M&A Advisor Solutions →

Capital Raisers & Placement Agents

Broker-dealer affiliation and private placement compliance for independent capital raisers, placement agents, and fund distributors.

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Fund Sponsors & Asset Managers

Scalable broker-dealer infrastructure supporting approved private fund distribution and ongoing capital-raising activities.

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Foreign Firms

SEC Rule 15a-6 chaperoning for foreign broker-dealers and asset managers seeking access to U.S. institutional investors.

Explore 15a-6 Chaperoning →
Why FNEX

Why Partner with FNEX?

A FINRA-registered broker-dealer affiliation designed to streamline your compliance and transaction processes.

Efficient Cost Structure

A cost-efficient broker-dealer structure that helps you retain more of your revenue while minimizing overhead.

Proprietary Tech-Enabled Solutions

AI-powered, tech-driven back-office solutions with advanced tools for reporting, analytics, and communication.

Fast-Track Operational Setup

Fast-track broker dealer operational setup gets your team live in days on FNEX DataBank.

Robust Compliance Framework

A comprehensive framework keeping you compliant with SEC and FINRA guidelines: regulatory filings with the SEC, FINRA, and 50 States and Territories, due diligence support, and ongoing training and resources.

Access to a Powerful Network

Leverage FNEX’s network of 160+ financial professionals and industry relationships to expand your reach and accelerate deal flow, while maintaining full control of your client relationships, deal pipeline, and execution.

What We Provide

What FNEX Compliance-as-a-Service Provides

FNEX provides a cost-effective and strategic relationship for brokers, with the full infrastructure needed to operate without launching an independent broker-dealer.

FNEX Compliance-as-a-Service broker-dealer infrastructure for independent investment bankers
  • Email review on a monthly basis of all registered representatives
  • Email archiving for all registered representatives with a FINRA-approved provider
  • Diligence review of all engagement agreements, offering documents, and transaction-related documents
  • AML/KYC processes on all investors in each transaction
  • Continuing education monitoring for each registered representative
  • Investment account monitoring for each registered representative
  • Annual CE as required by FINRA
  • Required broker-dealer reporting
  • Registration with the SEC, FINRA, and all States and Territories
  • Responsive compliance and broker-dealer support services
  • Competitive and customized payout structures to maximize earning potential
  • Strategic network of brokers to leverage for expanded distribution
  • Proprietary technology for distribution, compliance, and reporting
How It Works

From First Call to First Mandate

A clear path to operating on the FNEX broker-dealer platform.

Step 01

Schedule a Consultation

Walk through your practice, deal profile, and current registrations with the FNEX team.

Step 02

Register with FNEX Capital

We guide your Form U4 filing and licensing, including Series 7, 63, 79, and 82 sponsorship where applicable.

Step 03

Complete Onboarding

Get set up on deal submission, compliance workflow, and reporting with the FNEX compliance team.

Step 04

Submit Your First Deal

Bring your mandate onto the platform and work it with compliance from day one.

White-Label Solution

Simplify Your Broker-Dealer Strategy with FNEX

Operate under your own brand and identity on a white label broker-dealer platform while leveraging FNEX’s FINRA registration, supervisory infrastructure, and compliance systems, with no need to establish or maintain your own broker-dealer entity.

Build Your Own Broker-Dealer

  • Months to become operational
  • Significant infrastructure and buildout costs
  • Hire and manage compliance staff
  • Complex regulatory filings and approvals
  • Ongoing maintenance and overhead
  • Separate tools for deal workflow and compliance review
  • Deal flow limited to your own network

Partner with FNEX

  • Fast-track operational setup in days
  • Leverage an existing FINRA platform
  • Compliance, supervision and infrastructure included
  • Series 7, 63, 79, and 82 sponsorship and affiliation
  • White-label solution: your brand, our backing
  • Proprietary technology for compliance, reporting, and deal workflow
  • Co-advisory and referral access across 160+ professionals

Partner with FNEX

Ready to optimize your business with a trusted broker-dealer partner? Our team of compliance experts is committed to providing the support and resources you need to close more deals.

Schedule a Consultation
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Pre-IPO Stock

Discreet secondary transactions in large blocks of private company shares through the FNEX Institutional Dark Pool, for institutional investors, family offices, and registered investment advisors.

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Fund Managers

RIA for Private Funds

RIA Compliance-as-a-Service from FNEX Advisors: outsourced registered investment adviser infrastructure for SPVs, private fund managers, sponsors, and family offices.

Explore RIA for Private Funds →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike traditional broker-dealers, FNEX combines turnkey broker-dealer infrastructure, an AI-powered compliance platform, and institutional deal connectivity in one integrated solution. Independent investment bankers gain access to FINRA sponsorship, regulatory supervision, streamlined back-office technology, and a network of 160+ financial professionals. With $26 Billion+ in transactions facilitated, FNEX provides the infrastructure, flexibility, and resources bankers need to maintain their independence, reduce operational burdens, and focus on originating deals, raising capital, and growing their businesses.
FNEX provides broker-dealer sponsorship, regulatory filings, AML oversight, and a turnkey compliance platform that allows boutiques to focus on growth instead of regulatory hurdles.
FINRA sponsorship means an independent professional or team operates under the regulatory umbrella of an existing FINRA-member broker-dealer. The sponsoring firm handles registration, supervision, and compliance infrastructure, allowing the sponsored team to conduct securities business without forming their own broker-dealer entity.
Yes, FNEX’s white-label broker-dealer platform allows boutique banks to maintain brand independence while gaining access to complete compliance supervision, regulatory tools, and operational infrastructure.
FNEX can help independent teams become operational in days. Fast onboarding reduces ramp time, accelerates revenue, and eliminates the delays common with traditional broker-dealer launches.
FNEX manages supervisory procedures, AML reviews, Form U4 filings, CE tracking, email and communications monitoring, advertising review, Reg D compliance, and transaction oversight. FNEX ensures firms operate within FINRA and SEC regulatory frameworks.
Reg D is an SEC exemption allowing companies to raise capital through private placements without full public registration. Compliance requires Form D filings, investor accreditation verification, and adherence to Rule 506(b) or 506(c) solicitation rules. FNEX manages Reg D compliance as part of its full-service broker-dealer platform.
Rule 15a-6 allows foreign broker-dealers to conduct limited activities with U.S. institutional investors, provided a registered U.S. broker-dealer chaperones those interactions. Foreign fund distributors and asset managers seeking access to U.S. investors typically require this service. Learn more about FNEX SEC Rule 15a-6 chaperoning services.
A white label broker-dealer platform lets your firm operate under its own brand while running on another firm’s FINRA registration, supervisory infrastructure, and compliance systems. FNEX provides turnkey broker dealer infrastructure so you gain full regulatory coverage without establishing or maintaining your own broker-dealer entity.
FNEX provides FINRA license sponsorship and registration support for Series 7, Series 63, Series 79, and Series 82, including Series 7 registration backup and Series 82 affiliation, for qualified professionals and teams actively engaged in business under our broker-dealer platform. FNEX Capital does not provide interim or temporary sponsorship for the purpose of taking FINRA exams. Learn more in our guide to FINRA licensing.
Yes. You originate and lead your mandates and maintain your client relationships, deal pipeline, and execution. FNEX provides the regulatory and operational infrastructure behind the engagement.
As a registered representative of FNEX Capital, your securities activity is supervised by FNEX. This typically includes submitting new engagements for review, routing marketing materials and communications through compliance, maintaining required books and records, and processing transaction compensation through the broker-dealer. The FNEX compliance team and platform keep these steps in one streamlined workflow.
FNEX offers competitive, customized payout structures based on your team, deal profile, and expected activity. Schedule a consultation to discuss terms for your practice.

***Disclaimer: FNEX Capital does not provide interim or temporary sponsorship for the purpose of taking FINRA exams. Sponsorship is extended only to professionals and teams actively engaged in business under our broker-dealer platform.

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