ABOUT TIM
RIA Technology Experience at the Executive Table
Tim Roesch brings more than 25 years of hands-on technology leadership across the investment management and fintech industries.
Through Wealthtech Advisory, Tim provides small and midsized RIAs with experienced fractional CTO leadership focused on technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, vendor oversight and long-term growth.
Technology Leadership Built Inside RIA Firms
Tim has spent more than 25 years helping investment advisory firms use technology to support growth, improve operations and manage increasingly complex risks.
Throughout his career, he has served as the senior technology executive for multiple Registered Investment Advisors. His work has included technology strategy, systems architecture, cybersecurity governance, vendor management, platform evaluation, integrations, custom development and acquisition due diligence.
Tim has developed and managed technology roadmaps for firms managing hundreds of millions to more than $1.8 billion in client assets.
That experience gives him an understanding of both the technical environment and the business decisions facing RIA founders, executives and operations leaders.
Helping an RIA Grow Without Proportionally Adding More People
Tim has spent more than 25 years helping investment advisory firms use technology to support growth, improve operations and manage increasingly complex risks.
Throughout his career, he has served as the senior technology executive for multiple Registered Investment Advisors. His work has included technology strategy, systems architecture, cybersecurity governance, vendor management, platform evaluation, integrations, custom development and acquisition due diligence.
Tim has developed and managed technology roadmaps for firms managing hundreds of millions to more than $1.8 billion in client assets.
That experience gives him an understanding of both the technical environment and the business decisions facing RIA founders, executives and operations leaders.
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
2005
- Approximately $50 million in AUM
- Three owner-operators
- Technology Development
- Cloud-based systems
- Back-office automation
- Custom software
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
Growth
- More than $270 million in AUM
- Same three owner-operators
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
2022
- Firm sold to Journey Advisory Group, LLC
No Long-Term Technology Owner
Technology responsibility frequently falls to the founder, CEO, or COO, even when technology leadership is not their primary role.
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
2005
In 2005, Tim joined TW Advisors, a three-person RIA managing approximately $50 million in assets under management.
At the time, the firm operated primarily through a single desktop application and a series of spreadsheets.
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
Growth
Over the next 15 years, Tim implemented a carefully selected group of cloud-based systems and developed custom software that automated many of the firm’s back-office operations.
Those technology improvements helped the firm grow to more than $270 million in assets under management while continuing to operate with the same three owner-operator
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
2022
In 2022, TW Advisors was sold to Journey Advisory Group, LLC.
This experience shaped Tim’s belief that the right technology strategy is not about adding more tools. It is about building an environment that allows the firm to grow with greater consistency, efficiency and control.
No Long-Term Technology Owner
Technology responsibility frequently falls to the founder, CEO, or COO, even when technology leadership is not their primary role.
Technical Depth With an Executive Perspective
Tim’s areas of experience include:
- Technology strategy and roadmapping
- Cybersecurity governance and SEC compliance
- Vendor evaluation, selection and oversight
- MSP accountability and performance management
- Cloud computing and systems architecture
- API integrations and custom software development
- AI enablement for advisory firms
- Incident-response planning and tabletop exercises
- Portfolio management and performance systems
- Trading and rebalancing platforms
- CRM systems
- Technology due diligence for RIA acquisitions
Tim has also evaluated technology environments during multiple RIA acquisitions, including target firms’ systems, custodial platform relationships, data considerations and integration readiness.
His role is to translate those technical details into clear decisions that firm leadership can understand and act upon.
Experienced Technology Leadership Without a Full-Time Hire
Tim founded Wealthtech Advisory to bring executive-level technology leadership to small and midsized RIAs on a fractional basis.
These firms often face meaningful technology, cybersecurity and vendor decisions before they are ready to hire a full-time CTO.
Tim helps fill that leadership gap by working alongside founders, CEOs, COOs, MSPs, compliance professionals and technology vendors.
His approach is:
Independent
Recommendations are based on the firm’s goals and environment, not the sale of a particular product.
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
Vendor-Neutral
Tim does not receive commissions for recommending specific platforms or providers.
Vendor-Driven Decisions
Software providers and outside vendors may influence the firm’s direction without someone independently representing the firm’s interests.
Vendor-Driven Decisions
Software providers and outside vendors may influence the firm’s direction without someone independently representing the firm’s interests.
RIA-Focused
His experience is grounded in the systems, vendors, risks and operational realities facing Registered Investment Advisors.
No Long-Term Technology Owner
Technology responsibility frequently falls to the founder, CEO, or COO, even when technology leadership is not their primary role.
Governance-Oriented
Technology decisions are supported by clearer ownership, documentation, oversight and accountability.
No Clear Technology Roadmap
Technology decisions are made one at a time without a long-term plan connecting them to the firm’s business goals.
Built for an Ongoing Relationship
Tim remains involved after the initial assessment and roadmap to help leadership execute priorities, oversee providers and adjust the plan as the firm changes.
Vendor-Driven Decisions
Software providers and outside vendors may influence the firm’s direction without someone independently representing the firm’s interests.
Vendor-Driven Decisions
Software providers and outside vendors may influence the firm’s direction without someone independently representing the firm’s interests.
No Long-Term Technology Owner
Technology responsibility frequently falls to the founder, CEO, or COO, even when technology leadership is not their primary role.
This continuing involvement gives leadership an experienced technology resource who understands the firm and can help maintain accountability over time.
Start With the Business, Then Evaluate the Technology
Tim does not begin with a preferred product or predetermined solution.
He begins by understanding:
- What the firm is trying to accomplish
- How the firm currently operates
- Where leadership is experiencing uncertainty
- What risks require attention
- How existing systems and providers are performing
- What future growth may require
- Who is responsible for each decision and next step
From there, Tim helps leadership evaluate the available options, understand the tradeoffs and determine what should happen next.
This approach helps the firm make technology decisions based on its business strategy rather than vendor pressure, isolated employee requests or short-term problems.
Trusted for More Than Technical Expertise
“Tim Roesch is smart and honest, and he genuinely cares about me, my company, and my company’s value proposition. I put my full trust in Tim and wholeheartedly recommend T.M. Roesch & Associates.”
Founder, GA Pincus Funds
Tim began working with GA Pincus Funds in 2017 to help move its algorithm-driven investment process beyond the limitations of spreadsheets.
He developed custom software that supported account monitoring, trading, tax-harvesting transactions, client allocations, data storage and quarterly reporting. The relationship continued after the original implementation through additional improvements and ongoing support.
Experience That Connects Strategy and Execution
- More than 25 years of RIA and fintech technology experience
- Senior technology leadership for multiple RIA firms
- Experience supporting firms managing more than $1.8 billion
- Technology due diligence for multiple RIA acquisitions
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Experience across both executive strategy and technical implementation
- Independent and vendor-neutral approach
- Exclusive focus on small and midsized RIAs through Wealthtech Advisory
Bring Experienced Technology Leadership Into the Conversation
If your RIA is growing, evaluating important technology decisions or managing increasing complexity without a dedicated technology executive, Tim can help provide clearer direction.
Start with an RIA Technology Leadership Assessment to discuss your current environment, priorities and whether an ongoing fractional CTO relationship is appropriate for your firm.
