Independent IT Advisory · Since 2010
Is Your IT Advisor on Your Payroll? Or Your Vendor's?
Family-run since 2010. No vendor partnerships, no kickbacks, no hidden agendas. Senior IT guidance backed by 125+ years of combined experience.
125+ years experience · 0 vendor partnerships · Family-run since 2010
What We Do
Independent IT Expertise
Every recommendation we make is based solely on what's best for your organization.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Vendor-neutral security assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning, built to protect your business, not sell you products.
Learn more 02Compliance & Regulatory Services
Navigate complex regulatory requirements with expert guidance. We prepare you for audits and certifications without steering you toward unnecessary tooling.
Learn more 03Managed IT Services
Co-managed IT support, infrastructure monitoring, and help desk services designed to augment your team, not replace it.
Learn more 04Cloud Consulting & Digital Transformation
Platform-agnostic cloud strategy and migration planning. We recommend the right cloud for your workload, not the one that pays us referral fees.
Learn more 05IT Strategy & Advisory
Fractional CTO and CISO services that give you executive-level guidance at a fraction of the cost, with zero vendor conflicts of interest.
Learn more 06Technology Services for Nonprofits
Purpose-built IT programs for nonprofits. We help you maximize donated technology, meet grant compliance, and stretch every dollar.
Learn moreOur Process
How We Work
A transparent, client-first approach built on independent analysis and honest guidance at every stage.
Discovery & Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive review of your current technology landscape, business objectives, and pain points. No assumptions, just evidence-based analysis.
Independent Analysis
Our team conducts deep-dive analysis without vendor influence. We evaluate options based purely on fit, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value for your organization.
Strategic Recommendations
Receive recommendations with clear rationale. We present options, tradeoffs, and our assessment, including when the answer is to do nothing.
Implementation Support
We stay engaged through execution, ensuring vendors deliver what was promised and helping you navigate any challenges that arise along the way.
What We Stand For
Most IT consultancies profit when they sell you products. We profit when you succeed.
Zero Vendor Partnerships
No vendor agreements, no referral fees, no kickbacks. Every recommendation is funded entirely by the client it serves.
Family-Owned & Operated
Since 2010, we've built our reputation one relationship at a time. Our name is on the door, and we stake it on every engagement.
Fiduciary Mindset
We recommend what's best for you, even when that means doing nothing. We'll advise against unnecessary spending every time.
Executive-Level Experience
Our team has held senior positions at the world's largest financial institutions. Seasoned experts from day one, not junior consultants learning on your dime.
Our People
Leadership Team
Family-run since 2010. We stake our personal reputation on every engagement because our name is on the door.
H. David Smith
Founder & CEO
Former Citibank, Private Equity
Terrence Smith
Co-Founder & Advisor
Former Citibank, IBM
Amanda Heffernan
Head of Operations
Former Investment Banking, 6 Tech Startups
H. Kevin Feimster
QA & Policy Director
Former JP Morgan, US Federal Reserve
Ready for Honest IT Advice?
Schedule a no-obligation consultation. We'll give you a straight answer, even if that answer is "you don't need us."