
Red Oak Named Service Provider of the Year at the Asset Management STAR Awards North America 2026
Red Oak won the Technology, Distribution & Marketing category at the 2026 Asset Management STAR Awards. See how Red Oak keeps content moving.
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Red Oak won the Technology, Distribution & Marketing category at the 2026 Asset Management STAR Awards. See how Red Oak keeps content moving.

Red Oak ranked No. 47 on Fast Company's 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list. See how R&D investment and cross-team programs earned the spot.

Red Oak ranked No. 1,517 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, marking its eighth consecutive year on the annual list.

Read the official announcement of the Red Oak and MirrorWeb combination, uniting content compliance, distribution, and supervision on one platform.

Red Oak was named to the 2026 AIFinTech100, which recognizes 100 companies leading AI in financial services, for Compliance-Grade AI built to be auditable.

Mira, Red Oak's AI supervision agent, turns a compliance handbook into tailored supervision policies grounded in SEC and FINRA rules and reviews every message.

Red Oak's first Accelerate conference brought compliance and marketing leaders from across financial services to Austin for three days of sessions on AI.

Red Oak won the Innovative Compliance/RegTech Product category at the WealthBriefing WealthTech Americas Awards 2026, chosen by a panel of independent judges.

Red Oak appointed veteran product leader Kirk Sadler as Chief Product Officer to set roadmap priorities with engineering, sales, marketing and leadership.

Red Oak named Michael Allain Chief Revenue Officer. He brings more than 30 years in B2B sales and two decades in financial services to lead revenue growth.

Red Oak was named to the RegTech100 for a seventh consecutive year, a list of 100 leading RegTech companies chosen by a panel of analysts and industry experts.

Red Oak appointed Kirsten Newbold-Knipp as Chief Operating Officer to oversee strategy, client experience and product integration, reporting to the CEO.

Red Oak and MirrorWeb bring together advertising review and compliance workflow with communications and web surveillance for financial services firms.

Red Oak was named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 for a seventh consecutive year, in a year of new leadership hires and supervision coverage for email and messaging.

A survey of 200 US financial services compliance leaders found mobile messaging fines, review hours and false positives top their concerns. The key findings.

Red Oak announces strategic leadership hires across marketing, technology, program management & revenue operations to deliver even greater value.

Red Oak announced key leadership transitions to strengthen its executive team, accelerate growth & deepen engagement with financial services clients.

An AI supervision engine scores messages on intent and context across Teams, Slack, WhatsApp and more, so compliance teams focus on the highest-risk messages.

Red Oak extends supervision to email, text, instant messaging and collaboration tools such as Slack, Teams and Zoom, with capture, review and WORM archiving.
4U Platform joins Red Oak, linking compliance review with content distribution so investment companies and wealth managers approve and share material faster.

Trusted Contacts enables teams to keep their current phone numbers and messaging apps while ensuring only business-related communications are archived.

With new FINRA rules reshaping how firms approach supervisory oversight, our expert panel broke down the most pressing compliance considerations.

Red Oak was named to the RegTech100 for a sixth consecutive year, an annual list of the world's 100 most innovative RegTech firms, judged on impact and growth.

Red Oak's social media module lets compliance officers review registered representatives' LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X accounts and escalate risky posts.

Red Oak's AI-powered advertising compliance software streamlines marketing compliance reviews for financial services and insurance industries.

Red Oak in the news: an AI FAQ featuring Red Oak. Read the original article from the newsroom, then browse more Red Oak awards, news and announcements.

Red Oak was ranked No. 300 of 500 on the Financial Times list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2021, compiled with the statistics portal Statista.

Red Oak Compliance was named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals list of the fastest-growing private companies in Texas, ranking No. 198 among private businesses.

MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, appointed Joshua Yulish as President and Chief Revenue Officer to lead marketing, sales and customer success in its next phase.

Red Oak's Affiliate Monitoring and Influencer Monitoring modules scan affiliate links and influencer content so compliance teams can review them in one place.

Red Oak's enhanced Registration Management module integrates with FINRA's new API, which replaced Web EFT, so firms can manage U4s, U5s and licensing data.

Red Oak was named one of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2024 by the Financial Times and Statista, its fifth consecutive year on the annual ranking.

Red Oak's product leader tells FinTech Global how AI speeds advertising and marketing review for financial firms, cutting review cycles and back-and-forth.

Red Oak was named to the AIFinTech100 for a third straight year, recognized for using AI in advertising review to flag problematic phrases before submission.

Red Oak was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing its compliance software.

MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, linked its archiving and supervision with an RIA compliance platform so firms manage filings, reviews and supervision together.

Mike Lubansky joins Red Oak as Senior Vice President of Product Management, reporting to the CEO and leading enhancements to Red Oak's compliance software.

Dave Dutch joins Red Oak as Chief Executive Officer and board member, with Tripp Neville as Chief Revenue Officer. Cofounder Stephen Pope remains on the board.

SiteQuest Compliance, a website monitoring and internet supervision software firm, joins Red Oak, adding website monitoring, archiving and WSP management tools.

Red Oak Compliance adds SiteQuest Compliance, a website surveillance and compliance monitoring firm, to help clients monitor social and digital content.

Red Oak Compliance, a leader in AI-powered advertising compliance technology, was named to the RegTech100 list for the fifth consecutive year.

Red Oak was named to the RegTech100 for a fifth consecutive year, a list of tech companies transforming compliance, risk management and cybersecurity.

Red Oak Compliance has been included in the ESG FinTech 100 list, recognized as a tech pioneer supporting financial institutions in achieving their ESG goals.

Red Oak Compliance was named to the ESG FinTech 100, an annual list of innovative ESG companies serving financial services, for its AI-powered compliance tools.

Red Oak ranked No. 3,923 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, its fifth consecutive year, for AI-backed compliance software.

Red Oak ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for a fifth consecutive year. Read the full 2023 announcement from Red Oak.

Red Oak was named to the RegTech100 for a fourth consecutive year, an annual list of tech companies transforming compliance, risk management and cybersecurity.

MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, moved its web crawl servers to energy-efficient ARM processors and changed how crawl data is stored to cut its carbon footprint.

Red Oak has been named to the AI FINTECH 100 list for 2023. This prestigious list highlights 100 of the most innovative AI solution providers

Red Oak Compliance was named to the AI FinTech 100, an annual list of the world's most innovative AI solution providers for financial services firms.

Red Oak was named to the 2023 AI FinTech 100, judged on the problem it solves, its growth and customer traction, and the innovation of its AI technology.

Insight is a communications archiving platform built for the record-keeping needs of RIAs, broker-dealers and asset managers. See what the 2023 launch covered.

Red Oak's 2022 year-end report reviews its twelfth year serving financial firms, new features in its flagship software and tools that reduce compliance risk.

GRC Outlook named Red Oak one of its Top 10 RegTech Solution Providers for 2022, citing advertising review software that helps firms cut risk and move faster.

Red Oak was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year. Read the full announcement.

Red Oak was named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals list of the fastest-growing private companies in Texas, recognizing growth in its advertising review software.

Smart Review gives compliance teams a single library of disclosures with an audit trail of changes, using predictive intelligence to speed advertising review.

Michael Davis joins Red Oak as Assistant Vice President of Implementations, working with clients as they adopt and implement its compliance review software.

Red Oak hired regtech veteran Aaron Berger as Vice President of Implementations to help new clients adopt its software and support clients adding new modules.

Red Oak was named to The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies 2021, a Financial Times and Statista list of the companies contributing most to economic growth.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, was listed in the RegTech 100 for a second year running, recognized for web archiving used by financial services firms.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, received new investment from Maven Capital Partners in 2020 to grow its web and social media archiving in the UK and US.

Red Oak earned a second consecutive place on the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Read the news.
Digitalization in compliance is key to remote work success. Stay ahead with smarter solutions—discover how to future-proof your compliance now.
The FCA has clarified that financial institutions will be held to the same regulatory standards while working remotely. Explore some guidance on how they can adapt.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, joined a technology consortium building REDASA, a COVID-19 knowledge platform that helps clinicians find guidance on care.
Explore key technology trends in financial services for 2020. Learn how innovation is shaping the industry and what it means for your business.
The health and safety of our employees are of the utmost importance to us. Based on government advice, we have activated our Business Continuity Plan in re
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, joined the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory, where member firms find vendors offering web and social media archiving.
Explore the latest trends in financial promotions recordkeeping. Learn how firms are adapting to evolving regulations and ensuring accurate compliance records.

Red Oak was named to the RegTech100 for a second consecutive year, recognized for its advertising review software and a disclosure library for faster approvals.
In a Financial IT interview, David Clee explains how regulators responded to digital and social communications and how technology helps firms keep records.
A public archive of tweets, Flickr images and YouTube videos from UK government departments can now be searched by keyword, department, period and platform.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, was named to the RegTech 100 list of innovative RegTech companies for its web and social media archiving capabilities.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, was named in Tempo's list of top Manchester startups to work for in 2020, alongside other fast-growing local tech companies.

Red Oak's Smart Registration module tracks licenses, registrations, deadlines, expirations and continuing education credits, with automated deadline alerts.

Red Oak was named to the 2019 RegTech100, an annual list of the world's 100 most innovative RegTech companies, chosen by analysts and industry experts.

Red Oak Compliance ranked No. 1,792 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, its first appearance on the annual list.

For the first time, Red Oak made the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Read what drove its growth.
The National Archives must convert the EU's library of laws into a publicly accessible UK archive ahead of Brexit. Learn about the challenges involved.

Red Oak marks ten years of helping financial firms get faster advertising approvals, reduce compliance risk and meet their books and records requirements.
Colorado revoked an adviser's registration and barred its managing member for unauthorized fees, inaccurate invoices and forged contracts. What went wrong.
FINRA offers a small firm cybersecurity checklist, a report on effective practices and a vendor directory. How broker-dealers can use them to build a program.
Submitted by: Joshua Kelly, Compliance Consultant, Red Oak Compliance Solutions
As 2018 comes to a close and 2019 quickly approaches, Red Oak Compliance Solutions has some friendly reminders to help begin 2019 on a good note.
SEC spends 2018 focused on a more rigorous exam schedule and record numbers of enforcement actions. Here's a breakdown of the top 10 regulatory alerts issued.
A short holiday greeting from the Red Oak team, posted in December 2018. Browse the Red Oak newsroom for company news, awards and compliance updates.
Part 2 of a guide to choosing a compliance consulting firm covers the questions to ask when interviewing firms and how to make the final selection.
An SEC case against a private fund adviser that neglected its compliance function shows why a strong culture of compliance is worth checking before investing.
Part 1 of a guide to choosing a compliance consulting firm covers why a CCO may need one and where to find the best resources when starting the search.
A 2018 year-end compliance checklist for advisers and broker-dealers covering cybersecurity, business continuity, surveillance reviews, filings and reporting.
Red Oak Compliance Solutions moved to a new office in Cedar Park, Texas, on December 1, 2018, with its website, email and phones running throughout the move.
A case study on an integrated compliance workflow and content management solution built for a leading global asset manager to create compliant pitchbooks.
Red Oak joined a 2018 user conference to share how integrating its compliance workflow software with a marketing content system speeds time to market.
Event notice for Red Oak at the 2018 FINRA Small Firm Conference in San Diego, November 7 to 8, with links to learn about Red Oak compliance review software.
Event notice: Stephen Pope of Red Oak spoke on books and records and regulatory reporting at an industry conference in San Diego in November 2018.
In 2018 the SEC rejected a proposed bitcoin ETF for a second time over concerns about cryptocurrency market manipulation, and what it means for future ETFs.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, indexed and moved two decades of the UK central government's web archive to the cloud and built a searchable public portal.
The Texas State Securities Board opened 32 investigations into crypto promoters using websites, social media and online ads. See what the 2018 sweep found.
Red Oak founding member Cathy Vasilev explains how a good compliance consultant helps advisers and broker-dealers cut regulatory burden and focus on clients.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, won a three-year Welsh Government contract to archive its English and Welsh websites and key Twitter accounts for public access.
MirrorWeb, now part of Red Oak, secured £1M in its first funding round, led by Maven Capital Partners, to grow its web and social media archiving business.
An SEC official's 2018 remarks on when digital tokens are securities under the Howey investment contract test, and the questions left for crypto offerings.
State securities regulators in Alabama and Massachusetts led an investigation into LPL Financial LLC’s (“LPL”) failure to establish and maintain policies and procedures to prevent ...
The SEC launched a fake ICO website to show investors the common red flags of fraud in initial coin offerings, as state regulators cracked down on crypto fraud.
Last month, the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) instituted cease and desist proceedings against PNC Investments LLC (PNCI), a registered ...
SALI, the SEC Action Lookup for Individuals, lets investors check whether a person has a judgment or order from an SEC enforcement action. How it differs.
In an April 18th Press Release from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) they are seeking public comment (over the next 90 days following publication in the Federal ...
Pursuant to an order issued April 16, 2018, the SEC (“Commission”) has fined registered Investment Adviser Arlington Capital Management, Inc. (“Arlington”) $125,000 for making ...
This biggest issue with the financial services industry is the fact that investment advisers are required to operate at a disadvantage; advisers are defined as a fiduciary while ...
The SEC brought proceedings against a broker-dealer's AML officer and CEO after the firm failed to file Suspicious Activity Reports on hundreds of transactions.
An important part of the implementation of any compliance program is the supervision of the firm’s employees and associated persons. A firm’s compliance manual should address ...
Three advisers settled SEC charges that they put clients in higher-cost mutual fund share classes when cheaper shares existed, without disclosing the conflict.
A former securities auditor explains why an internet search is not enough for alternative investments and what documented product due diligence should cover.
FINRA is requesting comments on a proposed new rule for outside business activities and private securities transactions of registered persons. This proposed rule would replace ...
The Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) instituted cease and desist proceedings against Financial Fiduciaries, LLC, (“Financial Fiduciaries”) a ...
A dually registered rep pleaded guilty to securities fraud after his firm's internal compliance controls flagged excess commissions and fees. How it surfaced.
Under its Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative, the SEC offered advisers who self-report 12b-1 fee conflicts settlements without a civil penalty.
The SEC's shutdown operations plan keeps EDGAR, IARD and CRD filing systems running with limited staff, and a shutdown does not delay a filer's obligations.
FINRA recently released Regulatory Notice 17-37 regarding the SEC’s approval of pay-to-play and related recordkeeping rules for Capital Acquisition Brokers (“CABs”). CABs can be ...
The SEC alleged in a complaint that an investment adviser misappropriated client funds in violation of the Advisers Act, aided and abetted by his assistant.
IRA rollovers are generally an important component of many advisors’ business model. Now, could some of these rollovers be caught within the potentially confusing boundaries of ...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered the dually registered Investment Adviser/Broker-dealer Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest, ...
The SEC sanctioned a dually registered firm for failing to disclose third-party compensation and the conflict it created and for failing to seek best execution.
Most individuals that have been in the financial services industry for any amount of time are aware that there is a requirement to register with a regulatory body in order to ...
FINRA's 2013 exam priorities letter flagged suitability, complex products, cybersecurity, AML and branch office supervision. A summary of the focus areas.