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January 2026

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Rock milestones by week

Visionary Square · quarter of July 17 – October 20, 2026 (all dates 2026) · data as of September 28, 2026

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17rocks
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RockOwnerTrack7/13wk 17/20wk 27/27wk 38/3wk 48/10wk 58/17wk 68/24wk 78/31wk 89/7wk 99/14wk 109/21wk 119/28now10/5wk 1310/12wk 1410/19wk 15
Archival and clean up of Compliance box.com filesJessica SextonRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/28Identify the timeline for document retention from a regulatory perspectiveCompleteWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/11Move any unnecessary forms to a central location for disposalCompleteWeek of Monday September 28 – October 4, 202610/2Draft best practices for files for other departments to useUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Finalize procedures and share with other departmentsUpcoming
InvestorCom Retrospective Lookback Documented and PresentedJessica SextonRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 10 – August 16, 20268/14Access new compliance dashboardCompleteWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/25Identify sample size and determine which accounts we're samplingCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20269/4Complete review of rollovers and determine if there were any errorsCompleteWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/11Document and file review and determine what training opportunities there areCompleteWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Meet with Lauren to develop training gameplan and timeline for Q4Upcoming
★Leverage Full Internal Capabilities of ABOBJamie SummerlinRock status in StretyOff trackWeek of Monday August 3 – August 9, 20268/6Hold Rock Kick-off meeting with key stakeholders including Allie at ABOBCompleteWeek of Monday August 10 – August 16, 20268/14Follow-up with Allie regarding their clean-up itemsCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20268/31All ABOB data is clean including branch IDs, REP IDs, and former advisorsComplete8/31Branch ID, Archive advisors and Rep IDs completedCompleteWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/7Clean up RIA Adjustments (step 2)Past due9/7IAAH payout to zeroPast dueWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18ABOB P&L reports by firm and admin reports available for review and auditPast dueWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/9Reports Glossary created and available for the 4 advisor admin reportsUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Rock completion report submitted and P&L deliveredUpcoming
★Revamp Asset Management ServicesJamie SummerlinRock status in StretyOff trackWeek of Monday August 3 – August 9, 20268/7Initial strategy meeting with Devin & DaleCompleteWeek of Monday August 10 – August 16, 20268/14Investment review complete, gaps identifiedCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20268/31Engage marketing on Name, Logo, brandingPast due8/31$17B in Rep as PM - where are the opportunitiesPast dueWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18Confirm/Review pricing for clarity and understandingPast dueWeek of Monday September 28 – October 4, 20269/30Marketing deliverables reviewed including Trade request form & Sales ProposalUpcoming9/30Assess feasibility of Mapping service Jacob 55ipUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Created presentation for Presidents & Chairman eventsUpcoming10/20Rock completion report submitted and presented to LeadershipUpcoming
★Financial ClarityDavid BuzoRock status in StretyOff trackWeek of Monday August 10 – August 16, 20268/13Edit existing P&L to match CPA's method, update KPIsComplete8/14Re-allocate expenses to appropriate departmentCompleteWeek of Monday August 17 – August 23, 20268/21Audit Tech vendorsCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20268/31ABOB Timeline is definedPast dueWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/11Fix P&L to follow GAAPPast due9/11Create non-GAAP reports (EBITDA)Complete9/11Run P&L with GAAPPast dueWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/9Share updated reports with Leadership TeamUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/16Share department P&LUpcoming
★Develop, document and distribute AI policies and proceduresJessica SextonRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/28Discover what tools employees are already using and for what purposeCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20269/4Identify any concerns with these tools and/or material being uploadedCompleteWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18Consult with Bates Group and custodians on key points for our proceduresCompleteWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/9Draft procedure document and request formUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Review procedure with VS employees and fileUpcoming
Advisor Readiness and Onboarding Feedback FrameworkTina VonCanonRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 17 – August 23, 20268/18Gather and review existing surveys regarding the onboarding experienceCompleteWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/26Identify key readiness questions and outline three core deliverablesCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20269/4Draft the advisor readiness scorecard/checklistPast dueWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/11Review the readiness scorecard with internal stakeholders and revisePast dueWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18Draft the pre-repapering onboarding surveyPast dueWeek of Monday September 21 – September 27, 20269/25Draft the separate repapering surveyPast dueWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/8Share the framework and both survey drafts with stakeholdersUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/12Incorporate stakeholder feedback and prepare final draftsUpcoming10/15Finalize the readiness framework and surveysUpcoming
Build Transitions Coverage Through Cross TrainingJoan ChepkwemoiRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/28Shadow Tina on all four tasks, capture current state notesCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20269/4First supervised live execution of Rep ID requests and shared mailboxesPast dueWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/11Draft SOPs complete for Rep ID requests and a checklist for shared mailboxCompleteWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18Begin shadowing NLA terminations, employee terminations, Schwab/Fidelity requestsCompleteWeek of Monday September 21 – September 27, 20269/25Supervised live execution of NLA and employee terminationsCompleteWeek of Monday September 28 – October 4, 20269/30SOPs finalized and reviewed with Tina, sign off on independent readinessUpcoming10/2Cover a real window independently, at least one full day handled soloUpcomingWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/10Submit completion report with results and finalized SOPs attachedUpcoming
Policies and Procedures for SmarshJohn KamelRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/28Review current electronic communications policiesCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20269/4Identify all communication channels subject to retention and supervisionCompleteWeek of Monday September 28 – October 4, 202610/1Revise supervision procedures to reflect current proceduresUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/13CCO ReviewUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Updated Smarsh Policies & Procedures approved and publishedUpcoming
Document P&P for RIA AdvertisingdmottoRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18Draft written advertising policies (include SEC Rule + Legal interpretations)CompleteWeek of Monday September 28 – October 4, 202610/2Meet with impacted associates (Compliance/Marketing) for policy discussionUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/14Post policy to VS policies and procedures documentsUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/19Communicate policy to all VS associatesUpcoming
InvestorCom SMEChris FallinRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/5Create test cases in InvestorCom to learn navigation and outputsUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/12Document common advisor questions and answers and file in BoxUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Share documentation with Compliance team and make adjustmentsUpcoming
Creative Capital's Marketing CatalystGabby TschirkyRock status in StretyOff trackWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/28Build Claude Design Systems for Current DMS AdvisorsCompleteWeek of Monday September 7 – September 13, 20269/11Build & Test the Content ProcessPast dueWeek of Monday September 21 – September 27, 20269/25Build Brand & Website Process for New AdvisorsPast dueWeek of Monday September 28 – October 4, 202610/2Create the Advisor ExperienceUpcomingWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/9Develop the Marketing PlanUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/12Create Launch AssetsUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Finalize & LaunchUpcoming
Podcast SetupDominicRock status in StretyOff trackWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20268/31Podcast concept document finalized: name, audience, theme, format, lengthCompleteWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/16Host confirmed and distribution plan documentedPast dueWeek of Monday September 21 – September 27, 20269/23Visual identity and design elements approved and production-readyPast dueWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/7Pilot episode script or outline finalized and run-of-show confirmedUpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/16Pilot episode filmed and raw footage delivered for editing reviewUpcoming
Solution Awareness VideosDominicRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday September 21 – September 27, 20269/22Post Path 1Past dueWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/6Post Path 2UpcomingWeek of Monday October 12 – October 18, 202610/13Post Path 3UpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Post Path 4Upcoming10/20All 4 videos published and live across designated distribution channelsUpcoming
Competitive & Keyword Content ResearchPaul NashawatyRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 10 – August 16, 20268/14Conduct competitor content auditCompleteWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/28Research and familiarize myself with SpyFuComplete8/28Complete keyword research using SpyFu; identify priority terms and gapsCompleteWeek of Monday August 31 – September 6, 20269/4Synthesize findings into advisor pain points and content opportunitiesCompleteWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/18Draft first round of blog content and social campaignsCompleteWeek of Monday September 21 – September 27, 20269/25Build first full content campaign for upcoming content calendarCompleteWeek of Monday October 5 – October 11, 202610/9Draft additional content campaigns; refine based on early performanceUpcomingWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/20Review content performance and finalize research-informed playbookUpcoming
Create Internal Tech SOPs for processesLauren GramesRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 10 – August 16, 20268/12Brainstorm Responsibilities and listCompleteWeek of Monday August 24 – August 30, 20268/24Identify SOPs/Training guides that need to be updated or createdComplete8/24Create Box location where all items to be housedCompleteWeek of Monday October 19 – October 25, 202610/19Create SOPs and upload to BoxComplete10/19Have internal review to edit and walk through to ensure SOPs make senseComplete
TAC Model Transition and Profitability1 outsideFalls outside the quarter10/30Profitability/Usage analysisUpcoming · after the quarterRichard NeffRock status in StretyOn trackWeek of Monday August 3 – August 9, 20268/7Gather Historical Data from MariahCompleteWeek of Monday August 17 – August 23, 20268/17Create/Deliver communication for existing advisors using TACCompleteWeek of Monday September 14 – September 20, 20269/15Amendments made to legacy contractsComplete
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