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Fractional talent · Financial Services

Fractional support built for financial services professionals

Financial services professionals spend too much time on the work that surrounds client relationships: scheduling reviews, preparing meeting materials, chasing document requests, and managing CRM data, instead of on the advisory work itself. Nacho places US-based Executive Assistants, Specialists, and Fractional Executives alongside advisors, RIAs, family offices, and finance teams who need reliable, discreet support without adding headcount. Our team has logged thousands of hours supporting client-facing and back-office workflows across the financial services space.

What does a Virtual Assistant do for financial services firms?

Nacho matches financial services firms with vetted, 100% US-based Executive Assistants and Specialists who own the recurring work week after week, not one-off tasks. Set a Talent Budget starting at $1,000 a month, begin with a $300 Delegation Strategy Plan, and expect to be matched in about a week.

The challenge

Common challenges for financial services firms

01

Client Review Prep Overhead

Quarterly and annual review cycles create a predictable crunch: pulling performance data, updating CRM records in Salesforce or Redtail, and assembling agenda packets before each meeting. This prep work is time-consuming but doesn't require your license.

02

Document Collection and Follow-Up

Gathering signed agreements, beneficiary forms, account transfer paperwork, and KYC documentation from clients requires persistent follow-up that pulls advisors and ops staff away from higher-value work. The back-and-forth is manageable to delegate once a clear process is in place.

03

Calendar and Meeting Coordination Across Time Zones

Coordinating between clients, custodians, attorneys, CPAs, and internal teams means calendar management is a full-time job in itself. Scheduling errors or slow response times directly affect client experience and pipeline velocity.

04

Marketing and Compliance-Adjacent Content

Many advisory firms want consistent LinkedIn presence, newsletter distribution, and event coordination but lack the bandwidth to execute. Drafting content for compliance review, managing email platforms like Constant Contact or Mailchimp, and maintaining a posting schedule requires dedicated time most teams don't have.

How it works

How Nacho supports financial services firms

Nacho's onboarding process starts with a Delegation Strategy Plan built by a dedicated Client Success Manager: this matters in financial services because the work requires context, discretion, and an understanding of which tasks are appropriate to delegate given your regulatory environment. Your flexible Talent Budget starts at $1,000 per month, and up to $200 of unused budget rolls over each month, so support scales naturally around your review cycles without locking you into a fixed staffing cost. Depending on what you need, we can match you with an Executive Assistant for day-to-day admin and client coordination, a Specialist for research, marketing, or systems work, or a Fractional Executive for higher-level operational or financial leadership. All of our talent is US-based, which matters when you're dealing with sensitive client data and compliance expectations.

Your stack

Tools our team works with

We adapt to your existing stack, no forced migrations.

HubSpot
BambooHR
Ahrefs
Microsoft Outlook
ChatGPT
Jasper

...and many more!

What we've learned

What we've learned working with financial services firms

Financial services businesses: whether you're a solo RIA, a multi-advisor practice, a family office, or an in-house finance team, operate under a dual pressure that most industries don't face: the expectation of white-glove client service alongside strict documentation and compliance requirements. Tools like Redtail, Wealthbox, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Orion, and Black Diamond are common across the space, and whoever supports your operations needs to be comfortable working inside these systems or learning them quickly. Compliance review requirements mean that certain content and communications can't go out without approval, which affects how you structure marketing workflows. Client confidentiality isn't just a best practice, it's a regulatory and reputational obligation. The most effective delegation in this industry happens when you've clearly defined what requires your professional judgment and what is pure process, then build repeatable workflows around the latter.

We've worked with financial services firms including Dominion Fund Services.

The model

What delegating to Nacho actually looks like

This is ongoing delegation to one vetted, US-based person, not a task posted to a marketplace.

  1. Start with a Delegation Strategy Plan

    A one-time $300 onboarding fee pairs you with a Client Success Manager who maps what to hand off first. See the full process.

  2. Get matched in about a week

    We match you with a vetted, 100% US-based Executive Assistant or Specialist in your time zone. If the fit is not right, the Nacho Guarantee re-matches you free.

  3. Set a monthly Talent Budget

    Budgets start at $1,000 a month and draw across Executive Assistants from $40/hr, Specialists from $65/hr, and Fractional Executives from $125/hr. Up to $200 of unused budget rolls over each month. For finance-led work, that senior seat is usually a Fractional CFO. See pricing in detail.

  4. Three months, then month to month

    The initial term is three months so the working relationship has time to compound, then it rolls month to month. Book a discovery call to size yours.

Talent Budget

What fractional support costs for financial services firms

Drag the sliders to build a monthly plan that fits your workload.

Executive Assistants
from $40/hour
20 hours $800
Specialists
from $65/hour
10 hours $650
Fractional Executives
from $125/hour
0 hours $0
Your monthly budget
$1,450

Starting at $1,000/month. One-time $300 onboarding fee includes your Delegation Strategy Plan.

Good questions

Frequently asked questions

Can a fractional EA work inside my financial CRM like Redtail or Wealthbox?
Yes. Nacho's Executive Assistants and Specialists regularly work inside CRM platforms including Redtail, Wealthbox, and Salesforce to update client records, log meeting notes, manage tasks, and pull reports. During onboarding, your Client Success Manager will document the specific workflows and access protocols that apply to your firm.
How do you handle confidentiality and data security for financial services clients?
All Nacho team members sign NDAs and operate under strict confidentiality expectations. We work within your existing tools and access controls rather than moving data to external systems, and your Client Success Manager will help establish clear data handling protocols during the Delegation Strategy Plan process. We recommend discussing any specific custodian or broker-dealer data policies with your compliance officer before granting system access.
What financial services tasks are actually appropriate to delegate to an EA?
Tasks that don't require a securities license or fiduciary judgment are generally strong candidates: calendar and meeting management, CRM data entry and maintenance, document collection and follow-up, client communication drafting for compliance review, newsletter and social media scheduling, expense tracking, research, and event coordination. Tasks involving investment recommendations, account discretion, or regulated advice remain with your licensed staff.
Is a fractional EA a good fit for a small RIA or solo advisor practice?
It's often a better fit than hiring a part-time employee, because the flexible monthly budget means you're only paying for hours you actually use, and up to $200 of unused budget can roll over each month. A solo advisor or small team typically doesn't need 40 hours of admin support per week, but they do need consistent, reliable help with client prep, scheduling, and follow-up. The initial three-month commitment gives you time to build real workflows before moving to month-to-month.

Ready when you are

See what you can delegate

Schedule a call with a Nacho Client Success Manager to map out which parts of your client operations are ready to hand off, and which tier of support fits your practice.

Not sure yet? See how it works, compare the Executive Assistant, Specialist, and Fractional Executive roles, or read why we stayed 100% US-based.