SEC-Compliant iMessage Archiving Without Disrupting How Advisors Work
RIAs face increasing regulatory scrutiny over business communications, especially when those messages are sent from personal devices. Archive Intel makes it easy for RIAs to capture, store, and audit iMessage, SMS, and WhatsApp messages in a secure, compliant platform built specifically for firms like yours.
Our platform supports bring-your-own-device policies without compromising privacy or oversight. No second phones, no extra apps, and no gaps in your records.
Built for RIA Compliance Teams and Advisor Workflows
Your advisors connect with clients by text. Regulators expect you to retain those conversations — even if they happen over iMessage or on a personal device. Archive Intel ensures you can:
- Capture business texts automatically from iPhone, Android, and messaging apps
- Preserve personal privacy with selective archiving via whitelisting
- Store every message in an encrypted, audit-ready archive
- Eliminate manual uploads and reduce review workload by up to 95%
Whether you’re a solo CCO or leading compliance for a fast-growing firm, we give you the tools to manage mobile compliance with confidence.
SEC-Compliant iMessage Archiving Made Simple
Why RIAs Choose Archive Intel for iMessage Compliance
AI efficiency
Reduces manual compliance workload by up to 95%, including scheduled random reviews and automatic archiving
Accuracy you
can trust
Reduces false flags
by up to 99% percent
SEC/FINRA rule compliance
Meets archiving mandates for client communications under SEC Rule 204-2 and FINRA Rule 3110.
Bring-your-own device whitelisting
Text whitelisting supports bring-your-own-device policy adoption without added risk
Data ownership
Never pay to store, access, or export your own archived data
Transparent pricing flexibility
Scales by users and connectors, not rigid licensing tiers, making it cost-effective for RIAs
Bring Your Own Device
Just one quick connection, and your text messages with clients and prospects automatically sync straight from your iPhone or Android into our secure, encrypted software. No second cell phone, multiple logins, or extra apps to use.
Personal conversations stay private. Only business texts are captured, by design. Our text message archiving software is intuitive, easy to use, and the smartest way to keep your firm compliant with the SEC and FINRA.
Teams can whitelist contacts automatically via CRM integrations, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Archive Intel captures all client-facing messages from:
- Apple iMessage
- Android SMS
- Zoom Phone & SMS
- MyRepChat
- RingCentral
All-in-One Communications Archiving
Text Messaging
Apple iMessage / Android SMS / WhatsApp / Zoom Phone/SMS / RingCentral / MyRepChat / Telegram* / WeChat*
* Coming soon
Social Media
LinkedIn / Facebook / X / Instagram / YouTube
StockTwits / TikTok* / Reddit*
* Coming soon
Online Chat/Messaging
Microsoft Teams / Slack / Zoom Chat / Bloomberg IB / LinkedIn – InMail
Microsoft Outlook 365 / Google Gmail / Other Email
FAQs: iMessage Archiving for RIAs
Why do RIAs need to archive iMessage and text messages?
SEC Rule 204-2 requires that investment advisers retain all business-related communications, including texts and iMessages, if they relate to client recommendations or investment decisions.
Archive Intel automates this process by securely capturing iMessages from personal devices used for business, keeping your firm audit-ready without disrupting advisor workflows.
Can advisors use their personal phones?
Yes. Archive Intel supports bring-your-own-device archiving with contact whitelisting — meaning only business conversations are captured. Advisors keep personal conversations private while remaining fully compliant.
Advisors do not need additional apps, alternative phone numbers, or second devices to archive their text messages.
Do advisors need to install an app or use a second number?
No. Archive Intel works in the background without requiring new apps, second phones, or special numbers. Advisors use their devices as usual — we handle the compliance.
Does Archive Intel access or archive personal messages?
No. Archive Intel will never access or store personal conversations. Advisors or firm admins can whitelist business communications at the contact level.
How does whitelisting work?
Firms can define specific clients and prospects that should be archived. They can control this manually or via CRM sync. Only those conversations are captured, helping maintain advisor privacy and data relevance.
Is Archive Intel’s solution SEC and FINRA compliant?
Absolutely. Our platform is built specifically to support SEC Rule 204-2, FINRA Rule 3110, and other communications recordkeeping requirements. We offer full audit trails and have our SOC 2 Type II certification.
How long does it take to set up?
Most firms can activate iMessage and text archiving in under 15 minutes with personalized onboarding support from our U.S.-based team.
