Hartman Executive Advisors

What Hartman Executive Advisors does

Hartman Executive Advisors is a privately-held technology leadership and advisory firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Timonium, Maryland, with additional offices in Columbia and Bethesda. The firm provides fractional executive IT services — primarily outsourced CIO and CISO leadership — to small and mid-market organizations (annual revenues typically $20M-$250M) that lack the budget or scale to hire full-time C-suite technology executives. Delivery is performed by C-level technology veterans embedded into client leadership teams across eight industry verticals: Construction & Real Estate, Education, Financial Services, Government Services, Healthcare, Human Services, Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail, and Nonprofit & Association. Each vertical is led by a dedicated Managing Director (e.g., Wade Barnes for Financial Services, Adam Arker for Health and Human Services, Angela Czajkowski for Construction & Real Estate).

The firm's service portfolio spans core fractional CIO and CISO engagements, CMMC compliance consulting (delivered under its Cyber-AB Registered Practitioner Organization certification for DoD contractors), and newer advisory lines including AI Strategy & Advisory and Data Strategy Services, plus modular offerings such as IT Strategy Assessment, Software/Vendor Selection, M&A IT Advisory, Cyber Risk Assessment, GRC consulting, Incident Response Planning, and Interim Executive Placement. Underlying delivery assets include proprietary frameworks such as the Align2Achieve methodology (technology-business alignment), a CISO Advisory Framework, and the CMMC Compliance Framework. The C3 SummIT, a free monthly peer advisory roundtable originally founded in 2005 (rebranded from the Maryland CIO Roundtable in 2023), serves as a community-building and pipeline channel.

The business model is professional services, with custom engagement-based pricing following a consultation-led sales motion and multi-year contracts. Revenue derives from ongoing fractional executive advisory relationships rather than product licenses. GTM is direct enterprise field sales targeted at mid-market buyers, supported by content marketing (blogs, eBooks, webinars), association memberships (30+ trade bodies across served verticals), speaking engagements, and organic social channels. Co-founders Marie Hartman (EVP, Managing Director Nonprofit/SLED) and Dave Hartman (President) lead the firm, which is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A history, or public-market activity.

Name

Hartman Executive Advisors

Legal name

Hartman Executive Advisors

Website

https://hartmanadvisors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hartman Executive Advisors is a private technology leadership and advisory firm founded in 2004 that provides fractional CIO, CISO, and CMMC compliance services to small and mid-market organizations across eight industry verticals in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

Keywords

• Fractional CIO services
• IT advisory consulting
• Cybersecurity advisory
• Technology leadership
• Executive IT strategy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutherville Timonium

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fractional Executive Services: Hartman provides fractional CIO, CISO, and other C-level technology leadership services on a part-time basis at a fraction of the cost of full-time executives. This is the primary revenue stream, delivered through ongoing advisory relationships with clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hartman Executive Advisors is a technology leadership and advisory firm that provides fractional CIO, CISO, and IT advisory services to small and mid-market businesses. The firm embeds experienced technology executives into client organizations to set IT strategy, oversee cybersecurity posture, guide technology vendor decisions, and support digital transformation initiatives without the cost of a full-time executive.

Product overview

Hartman Executive Advisors is a technology leadership and advisory firm offering a portfolio of consulting services rather than a unified software product. The core offering consists of fractional executive leadership services (Fractional CIO, CISO Leadership, and CMMC Compliance) delivered by C-level technology veterans. These foundational services are complemented by specialized advisory modules including AI Strategy & Advisory, Data Strategy, IT Strategy Assessment, Software Evaluation & Selection, Vendor Selection & Management, M&A Advisory, and Risk Management services (Cyber Risk Assessment, GRC, Data & Cybersecurity Compliance). The firm serves small and mid-market organizations across eight industry verticals including Construction & Real Estate, Education, Financial Services, Government Services, Healthcare, Human Services, Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail, and Nonprofit & Association. The delivery model provides part-time, on-demand access to executive-level IT leadership at a fraction of the cost of full-time hires.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C3 SummIT: A free monthly roundtable peer advisory group for IT leaders, originally founded in 2005 as the Maryland CIO Roundtable and rebranded in 2023.

Products and services

• Fractional CIO Services Provides part-time, embedded CIO leadership to small and mid-market businesses that lack the need or budget for a full-time CIO. Covers IT strategy development, technology roadmap planning, vendor oversight, and executive-level technology decision support.
• Fractional CISO Services Provides embedded CISO expertise to organizations needing senior cybersecurity leadership without a full-time hire. Covers security program design, cyber risk assessment, incident response planning, regulatory compliance, and GRC consulting.
• CMMC Compliance Services Specialized advisory for defense contractors and suppliers seeking Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance, delivered by CMMC advisors and certified security professionals.
• AI Strategy and Advisory Services Advisory engagement that helps business leaders identify, evaluate, and operationalize artificial intelligence use cases aligned to business objectives and existing technology environments.
• Data Strategy Services Advisory engagement covering data governance, data architecture, analytics maturity, and data-driven decision-making programs for clients seeking to modernize their data capabilities.
• M&A Technology Advisory Services Due diligence and integration support for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating technology and cybersecurity considerations during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of middle market executives are dependent on technology for business success, but 83% lack strategic IT leadership

Named customers21 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cyber-AB (CMMC Accreditation Body)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHartman Executive Advisors is a certified Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) through Cyber-AB, the official CMMC accreditation body. This certification enables Hartman to provide pre-assessment consulting services and assist organizations with CMMC 2.0 compliance preparation and C3PAO assessment readiness.
• PA Bankers AssociationminorOthersProfessional membership association for banking professionals in Pennsylvania.
• American Bankers AssociationminorOthersNational trade association for the U.S. banking industry.
• Financial Executives International (FEI)minorOthersProfessional association for financial executives.
• Maryland Bankers Association (MBA)minorOthersState trade association for Maryland banks.
• Independent Bankers Association of New York State (IBANYS)minorOthersState association for independent banks in New York.
• Indiana Bankers AssociationminorOthersState association for Indiana banks.
• New Jersey Bankers AssociationminorOthersState association for New Jersey banks.
• Risk Management Association (RMA)minorOthersProfessional association for risk management professionals in financial services.
• National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)minorOthersTrade association for wholesale distribution.
• International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)minorOthersTrade association for warehouse logistics companies.
• Building Congress & Exchange (BCE)minorOthersConstruction industry association in Baltimore.
• ULI BaltimoreminorOthersUrban Land Institute Baltimore chapter - real estate and land use institute.
• ICSCminorOthersInternational Council of Shopping Centers - retail real estate industry association.
• ABC ChesapeakeminorOthersAssociated Builders and Contractors Chesapeake chapter - construction industry association.
• Maryland Hospital AssociationminorOthersState association for Maryland hospitals.
• HIMSSminorOthersHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society - global healthcare technology association.
• LeadingAge (PA, VA, NJ/DE, MD, NC, OH)minorOthersNational association of aging services providers with multiple state chapters.
• NACUBOminorOthersNational Association of College and University Business Officers.
• FACUBOminorOthersCollege and university business officers association.
• NAICUminorOthersNational Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
• VML (Virginia Municipal League)minorOthersAssociation representing Virginia municipal governments.
• MML (Maryland Municipal League)minorOthersAssociation representing Maryland municipal governments.
• MACS (Maryland Association of Community Services)minorOthersAssociation for community services providers in Maryland.
• UMA (United Methodist Association)minorOthersAssociation for United Methodist health and human services organizations.
• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)minorOthersAssociation for association executives and nonprofit leaders.
• FAR (Finance & Admin Resource Round Table)minorOthersProfessional association for finance and administration leaders.
• GWS CPAminorOthersGreater Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.
• SID-US (Society for International Development)minorOthersInternational development professionals association.
• Pennsylvania Association of Community Health CentersminorOthersState association for community health centers in Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AHEAD: AHEAD is a technology consulting firm providing cloud, data, and enterprise IT strategy and implementation services to mid-market and enterprise clients—comparable in technology advisory focus and mid-to-large market client base.
• Slalom Consulting: Slalom is a technology and management consulting firm providing strategy, technology, and transformation services to mid-market and enterprise clients—closely comparable in business model, delivery approach, and mid-market positioning, though with significantly broader geographic footprint.
• Optimum Healthcare IT: Optimum Healthcare IT provides advisory, EHR implementation, and IT consulting services to healthcare provider organizations—comparable in vertical specialization and IT strategy consulting focus to Hartman's Healthcare practice.
• RGP (Resources Connection): RGP provides on-demand senior consultants, fractional executives, and transformation services across finance, technology, and operations—directly comparable to Hartman's fractional CIO/CISO executive model and cross-functional advisory approach for mid-market clients.
• West Monroe Partners: West Monroe Partners is a management and technology consulting firm serving mid-market organizations across multiple industries including financial services, healthcare, and energy—directly comparable to Hartman's fractional executive and IT strategy model with similar mid-market focus and multi-vertical specialization.
• Pivot Point Consulting: Pivot Point Consulting is a healthcare IT consulting firm providing advisory, implementation, and managed services to hospitals and health systems—comparable to Hartman's Healthcare vertical practice and IT strategy advisory work for healthcare clients.
• Greyson Technology: Greyson Technology is a boutique IT leadership and fractional CIO/CISO advisory firm—comparable in fractional executive model, mid-market focus, and IT strategy consulting delivery.

Broad incumbents

• CDW Corporation: CDW is a broad IT solutions and services provider offering advisory, managed services, and technology procurement to mid-market and enterprise clients—comparable in IT services to mid-market organizations but operating at significantly larger scale and product reselling.
• Deloitte CIO Advisory: Deloitte provides enterprise CIO advisory, IT strategy, and technology transformation services as part of its global consulting practice—comparable in IT leadership advisory but at significantly larger scale and enterprise client focus.

Emerging players

• CBIZ Technology Solutions: CBIZ provides technology advisory, cybersecurity, and managed IT services as part of its broader professional services portfolio—comparable in fractional IT leadership and advisory offering but bundled within a larger financial services firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HartmanAdvisors
• Facebookfacebook.com/hartmanexecutiveadvisors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hartman-executive-advisors

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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