FOR CFOs AND COOs
Trade Advisory Without the Black Box
Your engagement runs on a documented process. Porter's Five Forces through UCC Article 2 compliance. No hand-waving. Every deliverable mapped to a numbered gate.
Advisory Services: Six Engagement Categories
Each service runs through the same numbered gate structure. SOW-defined. Regulatory-cited. Tracked on your blotter row from open to close.
01
Trade Transaction Advisory
Buy-side and sell-side support for domestic and cross-border B2B transactions. UCC Article 2 compliance, term sheet through close.
02
Commercial Restructuring
Operational and financial restructuring for mid-market companies. Porter's Five Forces analysis anchors every strategic recommendation.
03
Market Expansion Strategy
Domestic and cross-border expansion planning for $5M-$200M revenue companies. Each market entry thesis backed by documented competitive analysis.
04
Advisor Sourcing & Match
Pre-vetted specialist advisors matched to your engagement within 48-72 hours. Every advisor verified against state licensing boards and OFAC SDN lists.
05
Due Diligence & KYB
Counterparty and partner due diligence for B2B transactions. Know Your Business screening includes sanctions, financial, and operational checks.
06
Engagement Compliance Audit
Post-engagement audit of advisory deliverables against SOW terms. Identifies scope creep, documents variance, and certifies gate completion.
How the Blotter Works: Three Operating Principles
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Numbered Engagement Rows
Every mandate gets a unique engagement number and blotter row. Status indicators track gate position: sourcing, diligence, SOW execution, close. You see where your deal stands without status calls.
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Regulatory Citations at Each Gate
Each gate carries its governing regulation — FTC Section 5, UCC Article 2, OFAC 31 CFR Part 501. Your audit trail builds as the engagement progresses through the blotter.
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SOC 2 Verified Data Handling
Platform operates under SOC 2 Type II attestation. Transaction data and advisory deliverables meet trust services criteria. NIST CSF 2.0 aligned for enterprise vendor questionnaires.
Advisory Services: Six Engagement Categories
Each service runs through the same numbered gate structure. SOW-defined. Regulatory-cited. Tracked on your blotter row from open to close.
Trade Transaction Advisory
- Buy-side and sell-side support for domestic and cross-border B2B transactions.
- UCC Article 2 compliance, term sheet through close.
Commercial Restructuring
- Operational and financial restructuring for mid-market companies.
- Porter's Five Forces analysis anchors every strategic recommendation.
Market Expansion Strategy
- Domestic and cross-border expansion planning for $5M-$200M revenue companies.
- Each market entry thesis backed by documented competitive analysis.
Operational Questions
How does the advisor vetting process work?+
Advisors submit credentials for state licensure verification — CPA boards, SEC for RIAs, PE boards for engineers. We run OFAC SDN screening, apply the DOL economic realities test, and assess engagement history. Acceptance rate: 12%, maintaining quality signal for enterprise procurement.
What prevents advisors and clients from going off-platform?+
Industry leakage runs 25-35% without enforcement. We address this through contractual engagement letter terms, continued blotter value (audit trail, compliance tracking), and managed payment flows. Clients stay because process infrastructure outweighs disintermediation savings.
How are advisory engagements priced?+
Two models: retainer and project-based. Projects use fixed-fee SOWs with gate-based payment triggers. Retainers bill monthly against defined deliverables. Platform take rate: 15-25% for matches, 30-45% for managed advisory. All fees documented in the engagement letter before work begins.
Does the platform handle cross-border trade compliance?+
Yes. Cross-border work includes OFAC screening (31 CFR Part 501), KYB checks, and UCC Article 2 review. Advisors carry verified trade credentials.
What happens when an engagement scope changes mid-project?+
Every scope change requires a documented SOW amendment — revised deliverables, timeline, and fee impact. The blotter row updates to reflect new gate sequence. No changes execute without signed amendments.
Advisory Services: Six Engagement Categories
Trade Transaction Advisory
Buy-side and sell-side support for domestic and cross-border B2B transactions. UCC Article 2 compliance, term sheet through close.
- FTC Section 5 compliance review
- OFAC counterparty screening
- UCC warranty and risk-of-loss analysis
Commercial Restructuring
Operational and financial restructuring for mid-market companies. Porter's Five Forces analysis anchors every strategic recommendation.
- Five Forces competitive mapping
- Creditor negotiation frameworks
- State regulatory filing oversight
Market Expansion Strategy
Domestic and cross-border expansion planning for $5M-$200M revenue companies. Each market entry thesis backed by documented competitive analysis.
- Porter's Five Forces baseline
- State licensing gap analysis
- Cross-border sanctions screening
Advisor Sourcing & Match
Pre-vetted specialist advisors matched to your engagement within 48-72 hours. Every advisor verified against state licensing boards and OFAC SDN lists.
- State CPA/PE/RIA verification
- DOL classification compliance
- 12% network acceptance rate
Due Diligence & KYB
Counterparty and partner due diligence for B2B transactions. Know Your Business screening includes sanctions, financial, and operational checks.
- OFAC SDN list screening
- Financial statement verification
- Operational capacity assessment
Engagement Compliance Audit
Post-engagement audit of advisory deliverables against SOW terms. Identifies scope creep, documents variance, and certifies gate completion.
- SOW deliverable reconciliation
- Scope creep variance reporting
- Gate completion certification
Open Your Engagement Row
Submit your brief. Receive a shortlisted advisor introduction within 48-72 hours. Your blotter row opens at Gate 1.