DALLAS, TX, MARCH 4, 2025 – The 21st annual T3 Conference (Technology Tools for Today, a.k.a. “T3”), the premier event for financial technology and innovation, is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 awards, recognizing excellence in leadership, technology, and emerging innovation.
This year’s conference is centered around “The Organic Growth Imperative,” highlighting the importance of organic growth—beyond mergers and acquisitions—for financial advisors looking to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. With a focus on next-generation clients, the event showcases cutting-edge solutions that help advisors overcome growth challenges and scale their businesses effectively.
“These award winners represent the best of the best in financial technology,” said Joel Bruckenstein, President of T3. “Robb Baldwin, Brian Edelman, and the team at AllocateRite have each made significant contributions to advancing the industry, whether through decades of leadership, cybersecurity innovation, or AI-driven wealth management solutions.”
Technology Leadership Award – Brian Edelman, CEO of FCI Cyber
For nearly three decades, Brian Edelman, CEO of FCI Cyber, has been a pioneer in cybersecurity for financial advisors. Long before regulatory bodies emphasized cybersecurity protocols, Edelman dedicated himself to educating advisors about digital risks and implementing strategies to safeguard their firms and clients. His continued efforts to advance cybersecurity awareness and protection have made a lasting impact on the industry.
Edelman is a nationally recognized Cybersecurity Protection and Compliance expert and the CEO of FCI, a NIST-based Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) he founded in 1995. FCI delivers customized cybersecurity and compliance solutions for regulated organizations, helping them meet Federal and State cybersecurity requirements, including 23 NYCRR 500 from the NY Department of Financial Services.
FCI blends best-in-class technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and innovation to provide Managed Endpoint and Network Protection, Safeguard Scanning, and Compliance Enablement services.
Edelmann has spoken at major industry conferences such as TD Ameritrade LINC, and FPA, and has been featured in CNBC, Financial Planning magazine, and InvestmentNews. He also serves as a Cybersecurity Technology Expert for Forbes NY Council and holds a Cybersecurity Risk Management certificate from Harvard University.
