Last Updated: October 1, 2025

At Skela Financial, LLC (“Skela Financial”), protecting our clients’ personal and financial information is a top priority. Skela Financial is   committed to maintaining robust cybersecurity standards and promoting awareness to help safeguard against fraud, identity theft, and online threats.

1. Our Commitment to Security

Skela Financial employs multiple layers of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect client data.  These measures include:

• Encrypted data storage and transmission;
• Secure email and file-sharing protocols;
• Multi-factor authentication for account access;
• Ongoing staff training on cybersecurity and privacy best practices;
• Regular reviews of our information security and incident response policies.

While Skela Financial maintains strong protections, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Awareness and vigilance are key to maintaining security.

2. Recognizing Fraud and Phishing Attempts

Fraudsters may attempt to impersonate legitimate firms or advisors through email, phone, or online channels.

To protect yourself:

• Be cautious of unexpected or urgent messages requesting personal or financial information.
• Verify email addresses carefully - fraudulent emails often mimic legitimate domains with small variations.
• Do not click links or open attachments from unknown or suspicious sources.
• Skela Financial will never ask you to provide login credentials, passwords, account numbers, or wire instructions via email.

If you receive a message that appears suspicious, contact Skela Financial directly using the information provided on our official website.

3. How to Protect Your Information

Skela Financial recommends the following best practices:

• Use strong, unique passwords and update them regularly.
• Enable multi-factor authentication whenever available.
• Keep software, browsers, and security programs up to date.
• Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity.
• Be cautious when using public Wi-Fi networks for financial transactions.

4. Reporting Suspicious Activity

If you believe your personal information or accounts may have been compromised, please contact  Skela Financial immediately at (615) 550-5726 or contact us here. 

You can also report potential or suspected cybercrime to:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): www.identitytheft.gov
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.ic3.gov
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubscyberfraudhtm.html

5. Continuous Vigilance

Cybersecurity is an ongoing effort. Skela Financial continuously reviews its systems, vendor relationships, and internal protocols to strengthen its security posture and protect client information.  For questions about Skela Financial's cybersecurity practices or to report suspicious communications, contact Skela Financial at 3401 Mallory Lane, Suite 100, Franklin, Tennessee 37067.  Our telephone number is (615) 550-5726 or contact us here.