Technology Counsel for Regulated Firms

Your firm runs on trust. Your technology should too.

I help small firms in regulated industries get compliant, cut redundant tools, and build technology that scales with the business. No chasing every new product on the market.

I. The Problem

Most firms don’t need more software.

They need what they have to actually work.

Compliance First

Whether it’s SEC archiving rules or HIPAA safeguards, every client communication needs an archive path. I audit every channel, including email, text, phone, and video, and close the gaps before a regulator does.

Activate What You Have

Most firms are already paying for features they’ve never turned on. I find them, configure them, and train your team so nothing goes to waste.

One System of Record

Your CRM should be the hub, not a Rolodex. I wire scheduling, texting, email, and workflows into one place so nothing slips through the cracks.

II. Process

How It Works

A phased approach. You see exactly what you’re paying for at every step.

I

Systems Audit

Every tool, every plan, every data flow. I map what you have, what you’re paying for, and where the compliance gaps are. You get a clear picture before any changes.

II

Configure & Train

Activate unused features, cut redundant tools, set up integrations, and train your team. Results within weeks, not months.

III

Custom Solutions

AI receptionists, automated workflows, intelligent routing. Purpose-built for your firm after the foundation is solid.

IV

Ongoing Support

You call me directly. I monitor systems, recommend improvements, train staff, and keep you ahead of changes in the space.

III. Services

What I Do

You get me. Not a help desk, not a project manager, not a team in another country.

IV. About

Travertine Advisory

I’m Mike Patson, a technologist and engineer who works hands-on with small firms to modernize their operations.

I provide technology consulting for regulated and compliance-sensitive firms across financial services, healthcare, insurance, and energy. I specialize in compliance-focused technology audits, systems integration, and AI implementation. The goal is helping firms modernize their operations without unnecessary complexity or risk.

The name comes from travertine, the limestone the Romans used to build the Colosseum. I picked it because the work should outlast the engagement. The systems I put in place need to be durable, auditable, and designed to hold up as your firm grows.

I work alongside your existing compliance counsel and custodians. I don’t replace professional advisors. I make sure the technology layer is doing its job so your team can focus on clients.

Background

  • ICloud architecture and infrastructure reviews on AWS and Azure, from account structure and access controls to what you are paying for and why.
  • IIAI document-intelligence systems for insurance underwriting, land and title records, and healthcare coverage analysis, built so every answer cites its source page and can be audited.
  • IIICo-founder of RiskArmor, a cyber risk intelligence platform for insurance underwriters.
  • IVPrivacy first by default: private AI workspaces and on-device processing wherever client data must not leave the building.

Firm Details

Principal
Mike Patson
Entity
Travertine Advisory LLC
Location
Summit, New Jersey
Focus
Small firms without an IT department
Industries
Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Energy
Platforms
Redtail CRM, GReminders, OnBase, Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

V. Contact

Let’s talk about where you are and where you want to go.

No pitch, no pressure. A conversation about your systems, your pain points, and whether there’s a fit. If there isn’t, I’ll tell you.

Summit, New Jersey

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