Case Study GLP Financial Group

Compliance-First
Digital Transformation.

How WRKSHP.DEV modernized a 40-year-old financial services firm while navigating FINRA/SIPC regulations across 41 states.

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GLP

Industry

Financial Services

Model

RIA + Broker-Dealer

Volume

40+ Years in Business

Stack

Custom CMS / Analytics

Executive Summary

GLP Financial Group is a Farmington, Michigan-based financial services firm that has been serving clients since 1985. The firm operates through multiple affiliated entities: GLP Investment Services, LLC (a FINRA/SIPC member broker-dealer), and Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC (a registered investment advisor). Together, they provide comprehensive wealth management, insurance, and investment services.

When GLP approached WRKSHP.DEV, their digital presence had not kept pace with their reputation. The existing website was outdated, difficult to navigate, and failed to communicate the firm's expertise and trustworthiness. More critically, any updates required careful review to ensure compliance with FINRA advertising regulations, creating a bottleneck that prevented timely content updates.

WRKSHP.DEV delivered a complete digital transformation that balanced modern design with strict regulatory compliance. Every page, disclosure, and interactive element was designed with FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) in mind, ensuring the firm could confidently maintain their online presence without compliance concerns.


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The Compliance Bottleneck

Financial services firms face unique constraints. Every piece of marketing content must be reviewed for compliance, disclosures must be prominent, and advisor information must be accurate and current. GLP's legacy systems made this process slow and error-prone.

  • Regulatory Complexity: FINRA/SIPC regulations require specific disclosures, balanced presentations, and prohibition of certain claims. The old site lacked proper compliance infrastructure.
  • Multi-State Licensing: Operating in 41 states means navigating varying state securities regulations while maintaining a consistent digital presence.
  • Update Velocity: Content updates required manual compliance review, often taking weeks. This prevented the firm from responding quickly to market conditions or opportunities.
Regulatory
FINRA

Rule 2210

Communications with Public

SIPC

Member Protection

Investor Coverage

SEC

RIA Registration

Investment Advisor


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Compliance-Native Design System

Rather than treating compliance as an afterthought, we built it into the foundation. The new site includes templated disclosure patterns, automated BrokerCheck integrations, and a content structure that guides authors toward compliant messaging.

Disclosure Framework

Pre-approved disclosure templates for common content types. Investment performance, advisor bios, and service descriptions all follow FINRA-compliant patterns.

BrokerCheck Integration

Automated links to FINRA BrokerCheck for all registered representatives, ensuring clients can always verify credentials. CRD numbers displayed prominently.

Analytics with Guardrails

Performance tracking configured to exclude sensitive client data. Conversion metrics focus on form submissions rather than individual user tracking.

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Integration Configuration

config/compliance_rules.yaml
Read Only
compliance_config:
  client_id: "glp_financial_group"
  regulatory_framework: "FINRA_SIPC"

  # Required Disclosures
  disclosures:
    broker_dealer:
      entity: "GLP Investment Services, LLC"
      memberships: ["FINRA", "SIPC"]
      crd_number: "25450"
      display: "footer_and_legal"
    
    investment_advisor:
      entity: "Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC"
      registration: "SEC Registered"
      display: "advisory_pages"

  # Content Rules
  content_policies:
    performance_claims: "prohibited_without_disclosure"
    testimonials: "require_disclaimer"
    advisor_bios: "must_link_brokercheck"
    
  # State Licensing
  licensed_states: 41
  approved_jurisdictions: "all_50_plus_dc"

The compliance configuration ensures consistent disclosures and required elements across all pages.


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Outcome & Benchmarks

41

States Licensed

+78% coverage

100%

FINRA Compliant

Full adherence

2 Days

Content Update Time

85% faster

40+

Years Established

Heritage preserved

"For decades, we avoided updating our website because of compliance concerns. WRKSHP.DEV built a system where we can confidently make updates knowing the framework keeps us compliant."

GLP Financial Group

Leadership Team

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