We started Fortify Advisory because we recognize that great businesses spawn and empower leaders and innovators. These leaders and innovators will create a better future, building everything from our homes and communities to our technology and infrastructure to our business practices and justice system. These innovators and leaders will lay the foundation for a more prosperous future.
Our mission is to empower professional services firms facing change with strategic branding and marketing solutions that build trust, enhance reputation, and secure a competitive advantage in a global market.
For 25 years, our founders stood on the front lines of marketing for fast-growing professional services firms. We know what it takes to achieve and sustain 20% + year-over-year growth for decades.
We want to share our insights and playbook to help transform good businesses into great ones, and achieve something remarkable together, leaving a legacy with generational impact.
Clear, research-driven strategies tailored to your business goals.
We work as an extension of your team, guiding every step.
Our work drives measurable growth and strengthens brands.
Experience across diverse professional services industries.
Before acquisition, LKB was primarily focused on projects in the greater New York area. Afterward, it was critical to reposition the brand so all of our engineering disciplines were represented on a national stage—while still retaining some of the legacy identity. Lisa and her team did an outstanding job striking that balance… redefining the brand, rebuilding the website, and giving our expanded team the tools to grow together. Their partnership was instrumental in making the transition a success.
Optistar was an MSP for small to mid-sized businesses globally when we were acquired. Lisa and her team were great to work with. She aligned our brand to our new parent company, worked with my leadership team to build our website and content, then helped us with press and media relations as well as with inbound and outbound marketing.
Lisa Dehner is an amazing marketer- from branding, to website, to content strategy, to public relations, she is the best. I highly recommend her for marketing and BD leadership or strategy for any professional services firm.
Fortify was incredibly helpful with the launch of our business. They designed and developed a strong and professional WordPress website and created a powerful video message that flew across LinkedIn like wildfire. Fortify also offered us invaluable insights with everything from CRM to social media strategy. We look forward to working with this team for years to come.
Take the first step toward strengthening your brand, connecting with clients, and scaling with confidence.
We partner with innovators and leaders in law, finance, AEC, and accounting to fortify their reputation and accelerate sustainable growth.
Founder & Principal
Before launching Fortify Advisory, Lisa helped small to mid-sized businesses and non-profits with marketing and business development for over two decades. Lisa led marketing as CMO for a global, fast-growing $150+M AEC company, managed teams, and transformed business development (sales, marketing, and account management) into a well-oiled machine. She supported dozens of company acquisitions and divestitures, providing brand strategy, website development, marketing content, and public relations.
As a practitioner and entrepreneur, and as an executive leader of a fast-growth, global professional services firm, Lisa offers executable solutions that make practical sense to all levels of an organization.
Content & PR Strategist
Dawn is a comedian and actress with a history degree and an insatiable thirst for telling stories. A performer, stand-up comedian, and amazing human, Dawn brings inspiration, depth, and humor to everything she touches (says her sister Lisa Dehner). In short, Dawn is an expert in content and storytelling.
Learn more here: https://www.dawnbrodey.com/
Web Designer & Developer
Nicole Cormier is a web designer and developer with over 15 years of experience creating high-performing websites for businesses. She specializes in modern, conversion-focused websites that elevate brands and drive measurable growth.
As a trusted collaborator, Nicole integrates seamlessly with your teams, offering clear communication, reliable execution, and results-driven solutions. Her approach centers on building websites that not only look exceptional but also serve as powerful tools for engagement and long-term business success.