Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management – Austin

Protect Your Retirement Plan from Risk in Austin and Beyond

Compliance You Can Count On. Risk You Can Reduce.

Managing a retirement plan means navigating a constantly shifting legal and regulatory landscape. At Strategic Capital, we help Austin employers proactively manage risk and meet fiduciary standards—before problems arise. Our Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management services are designed to safeguard your plan, your business, and your reputation.

From ERISA to IRS and DOL audits, we deliver clarity, control, and confidence.

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What’s at Stake? Everything.

Poor documentation. Outdated filings. Conflicts of interest. These common compliance gaps can expose plan sponsors to serious financial and legal consequences.

Our job is to close those gaps—before they become costly.

We provide:

  • Annual fiduciary and compliance audits
  • Form 5500 filing review
  • Participant disclosure tracking and delivery
  • ERISA and fiduciary rule interpretation
  • IRS and DOL inquiry preparation
  • Documentation management and best practices implementation
  • Independent fee benchmarking

Proactive, Not Reactive

At Strategic Capital, we don’t wait for problems to show up—we actively prevent them. Our team keeps you current on legislative changes, helps document decisions, and ensures that every step you take is defensible.

We are not just your compliance team. We’re your risk partner.

And if you do face an audit or inquiry, you’re not alone. We’ll guide you through it with clarity and confidence—every step of the way.

Trusted by Business Leaders in Austin

We work with business owners, HR professionals, and plan trustees who want more than a compliance checklist. They want accountability, transparency, and expert guidance.

Strategic Capital provides all three—along with the systems and structure to help you meet your responsibilities without losing sleep.

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Rusty Johnson
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We’ve been working with Chris, Bobby, and Adam at Strategic Management, and we couldn’t be happier. They respond to every question quickly — and always with thoughtful, useful information that helps us make smart decisions with confidence. What really stands out is how genuinely they focus on our interests and goals as we move into this new chapter of retirement. They’ve taken the time to understand our priorities and have built a comprehensive plan that aligns perfectly with our future needs. Every step feels well thought out, and that gives us immense peace of mind knowing that the guys at Strat Cap have truly “got this.” It’s a great feeling to know your financial future is in such capable, caring hands.
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Kate Hoedt
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I have had a great experience with Chris and Bobby. They were knowledgeable and patient as they helped us navigate the best options for our finances. I would recommend them to any of my friends and family who were looking to do the same.
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Bill Hoedt
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Highly recommend working with the team at Strategic Capital. Chris and Bobby 1/ helped us create a financial plan, tailored to accelerate our family’s financial goals, 2/ assisted us every step of the way in converting the plan into action, and 3/ are always there to help or collaborate if we need them.
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Aliz Axmann
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I’ve recently started working with Chris and Bobby, and I’m beyond grateful to have found them. I’ve worked with a few different financial advisors over the years, but none compare to Chris and Bobby. They are genuinely kind, compassionate, and operate with the highest level of integrity. It’s also very clear that they truly care about helping their clients succeed and doing right by them. They’re incredibly responsive, attentive, and dependable. Whether I reach out via text or email, they always respond promptly with well thought out, clear advice, and actionable next steps. Beyond the exceptional customer service, I’ve also been really impressed with how structured and transparent the entire engagement has been. Chris laid out each step of the process clearly from the beginning and followed through on every step. He took the time to explain the financial strategy and investment plan in a way that felt thorough, clear, and easily digestible. As a small business owner, I also really appreciate how supportive they’ve been, not just of my personal financial goals, but of my business as well. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Strategic Capital. For the first time, I truly feel supported and in good hands when it comes to my financial health and future. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking trustworthy, dependable financial guidance delivered with exceptional integrity and genuine care.
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Andi Donner
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My husband and I have been working with Chris Hernandez since 2013 and we cannot say enough about how much we appreciate him. He helped us turn a challenging and difficult mess into a robust plan that has worked beyond our expectations. Chris didn’t just give us good advice or a quick fix, he gave us lasting solutions that continue to meet our needs as we age and our lives change. He supported us as we cared for an aging parent, providing solutions that met our ever changing needs. Because we had Chris to guide us, we were able to care for our loved one the way we wanted to without worrying the money would run out. (I cannot begin to imagine how hard our journey would have been if we had stayed with our previous financial advisor.) We can never thank Chris enough for how much genuine help he has brought to our family and we cherish the relationship we have built with him over years of being his client.
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Anna Marquez
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I have used them for over 5 years. They have assisted me in so many changes. Paying attention to changes and offering options for my needs. I recommend them to anyone interested in financial support and or retirement
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Matthew Novosad
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Chris has been great and is always looking out for my best interests.
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Susanna Patterson
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I’ve have been having an excellent experience working with Strategic Capital. They are knowledgeable, professional, and always take the time to explain everything clearly. I highly recommend their services!

Get Ahead of Risk—Now, Not Later

Regulatory burdens aren’t going away. But with the right partner, they become manageable—and even strategic. Let’s make sure your plan is prepared, your team is protected, and your business is always a step ahead.

We’ll review your current setup, identify red flags, and help you build a more secure future.