Proof of Usefulness Report

Toby Richey & Associates

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+110
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Toby Richey & Associates is a legitimate, established executive recruiting firm (founded 2002) rather than a technology project. The submission contains significant inaccuracies, claiming the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product,' which is false for a niche B2B financial staffing agency. While the business has verifiable longevity and revenue likely in the $2M–$5M range (comparable to the calibration baseline), the lack of technical innovation and the low-quality, exaggerated submission data severely impact the score. This is a service business, not a scalable tech platform.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+0
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+65
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Market Timing Relevance Quality+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+97.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+110

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Toby Richey & Associates is one of the largest national recruiting firms whose sole focus is placing top producing financial advisors with major Wall Street firms. The most important clients we have are the financial advisors we represent. As independent recruiters, our dedication to unbiased candidate-centered service ensures you are in the best possible position to find the right match. With over 25 years of experience in financial recruiting, Toby Richey launched the firm with one primary objective: to provide unparalleled national service for our partner firms. Our experienced executive recruiters and support staff work together as a high-producing team - competent, thorough and creative in finding ways to bring together top financial advisors and the right firms. A comprehensive understanding of the rapidly changing landscape allows us to foster positive change for advisors, their clients and the financial services firms we serve. Toby Richey & Associates consistently produces results regardless of market conditions.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline