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June 9, 2026
7:45AM - 9:15AM EDT
FPA Central Ohio Presents: Cyber Security - Are You Really Secure?
Fawcett Center, Ohio State University
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
7:45am - 9:15am
presented by
Mark Linton, FinGarde
About the program:
Cybersecurity conversations in advisory firms often rely on assumptions rather than evidence. This session examines common security blind spots among Registered Investment Advisors, including limited written policies, shadow IT, overreliance on cloud providers, and default SaaS settings.
Framed around the question, “Are you really secure?” the presentation contrasts how firms assess cybersecurity with how regulators and attackers evaluate risk. Attendees will explore the core pillars of cybersecurity, common misconceptions, and how everyday technology decisions affect firmwide risk. The session also provides high-level insight into upcoming SEC Regulation S-P changes and why they matter for advisory firms.
About the speaker:
Mark is a business technology specialist with professional experience dating back to 2009. After serving in the United States Navy from 2005–2009, he attended The Ohio State University and Empire State College, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics with a focus in Information Systems. He later completed a Master of Information Strategy, Systems, and Technology at Muskingum University and has earned multiple technology certifications over the past decade.
Mark spent five years in the banking industry as an infrastructure support specialist, where he managed primary and disaster recovery storage systems for a $7 billion organization. He worked closely with internal and external auditors to ensure systems met banking and SEC compliance requirements.
In 2018, Mark led FinGarde’s strategic shift to focus exclusively on supporting Registered Investment Advisors, helping firms address their unique technology and compliance needs.
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Date/Time: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, 7:45-9:15am
7:45am - Registration and Breakfast
8:00am - Announcements and Program
Location: The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road - Clinton Room
Free parking is available on the paved lot outside of the Fawcett center.
Parking passes are now digital! Detailed parking instructions will be sent via email to registered guests in the days leading up to the event.
Continuing Education:
FPA Central Ohio will apply for 1 hour of CFP credit and 1 hour of OH INS credit. Please arrive on time to ensure that you can sign in for CE credits.
Event Cost:
FPA Members - $35
Student Members - No charge
Season Pass Holders - No charge
Non-Members/Guests* - $55
Student Non-Members** - $30
Guest and Student Cost Notes:
*First Time Guests - No charge (one-time registration only). If you have previously registered for an FPA Central Ohio meeting, the non-member fee of $55 will apply.
**Student Non-Members - Students may attend up to 2 programs for free. For your first or second visit, contact admin@fpacentralohio.org to complete your complimentary registration. Payments are non-refundable. A valid student ID is required at check-in.
Registration and Cancellation
Please register by 12:00 PM on June 8th, 2026, as seats cannot be guaranteed after this deadline. Cancellations will be accepted until 12:00 PM on June 8th, 2026; after that, no refunds or credits can be issued.
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