Nationwide Lobbying Compliance, PAC Management & Campaign Finance Consulting
RTA Strategy Solutions serves as an outsourced compliance department for organizations seeking confidence, accuracy, and continuity in lobbying and political compliance.
Serving lobbyists, PACs, and candidate committees in all 50 states
Strategic Compliance. Trusted Expertise. Proven Results.
Compliance Isn’t Just About Filing Reports
It’s about protecting your organization.
Organizations today operate in one of the most heavily regulated political environments in history.
Whether you lobby before state legislatures, administer a Political Action Committee, or support candidates, you face registration requirements, disclosure laws, contribution limits, ethics rules, and constantly changing filing deadlines.
The consequences of noncompliance extend far beyond late fees.
Improper reporting can lead to regulatory investigations, public scrutiny, reputational damage, and unnecessary legal expense.
Compliance has become a business function, not an administrative task.
We become an extension of your organization, designing and managing compliance programs that reduce risk and give leadership confidence.
About Us
Leadership That Understands the Regulator’s Perspective
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Founded by Rick Thompson, RTA Strategy Solutions serves as an outsourced compliance department for organizations engaged in lobbying, political giving, and campaign finance. We work alongside executives, government affairs teams, treasurers, and legal counsel in all 50 states.
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Rick Thompson is the former head of the Georgia State Ethics Commission, and a veteran regulator in the states of Georgia and Missouri. Rick is the current Vice Chairman of the State Ethics Commission. He has been a member in the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) since the 1990’s and is a former member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the National White Collar Crime Center. Rick was instrumental in the development and implementation of an electronic campaign finance system in the state of Missouri, and more recently the development and execution of the nationally recognized campaign finance electronic filing system FrontRunner LLC.
Rick previously served on the editorial board of the academic journal, Public Integrity, which is the foremost journal on ethics and leadership in all aspects of modern public service. Rick previously was an adjunct faculty professor for courses including Ethics in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Policy Analysis, Critical Incident Management, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Principles of Investigation, Foundations of Criminal Justice, and Marketing and Sales Message Management.
Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Life member of the Marine Corps League and past National and Georgia Legislative Officer. Rick holds a Bachelor’s of Science in History and Government from Columbia College and a Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Central Missouri State University.
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Discover. Assess. Establish. Implement. Manage. Advise. Support. We learn your organization and jurisdictions, identify filing obligations and risks, set up registrations and procedures, then manage reporting and deadlines while advising your team as questions arise.
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We take a proactive approach, helping organizations prevent problems before they occur rather than responding after they arise.
Regulatory insight into how agencies review reports
Nationwide capability across all 50 states
Integrated lobbying, PAC, and campaign finance services
Executive-level support for leadership and counsel
Proactive risk management and deadline monitoring
Strategic Compliance Services
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Comprehensive Lobbying Compliance
Registration, renewals, disclosure reporting, and deadline monitoring in every state where you lobby.
One coordinated program, from initial registration through amendments, audits, and termination.
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PAC Services
Formation, registration, treasury management, contribution review, and disclosure reporting for corporate, association, and state PACs.
We guide your committee through its full lifecycle, from setup to termination.
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Political Compliance Consulting
Campaign finance guidance for candidates, committees, and organizations.
Contribution-limit monitoring, donor review, reporting, staff training, and audit support that keep your political activity accurate and defensible.
Why Clients Partner With RTA
Trusted by lobbyists, PACs, and candidate committees in all 50 states
Organizations choose RTA because they need more than report preparation.
They need confidence.
Confidence that deadlines will not be overlooked, that registrations stay current in every jurisdiction, and that contributions are reviewed for source, limit, and reporting requirements.
Confidence that experienced professionals are available when regulatory questions arise.
The Business Case for Outsourcing Compliance
Reduce regulatory risk and avoid preventable penalties.
Gain experienced specialists without building an internal compliance department.
Keep continuity through staff turnover and growth, with one point of contact for multi-state compliance.
You focus on your mission. RTA manages the compliance.
One accountable partner for every client we serve.
Who we work with:
Lobbyists and lobbyist employers: registration, renewals, and disclosure reporting
Corporate, association, and state PACs: formation, treasury, and reporting
Candidates and candidate committees: registration, contribution tracking, and campaign finance filings
Government affairs, legal, and finance teams that need one point of contact across states
More Than Compliance
A Strategic Partner
At RTA Strategy Solutions, compliance is more than a service. It is a responsibility to protect our clients, strengthen their programs, and provide dependable guidance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
We become an extension of your organization, providing the expertise, systems, and strategic support needed to engage confidently in lobbying, political giving, campaign finance, and public policy activities.
Compliance should strengthen your organization, not distract from its mission.
Contact RTA Strategy
Let’s Discuss Your Compliance Needs
If your organization lobbies, administers a PAC, or supports candidates, in one state or all 50, we’re happy to help.
Complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up to schedule an introductory consultation.
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All information submitted is treated with discretion and used solely for the purpose of evaluating and responding to your request.
RTA Strategy Solutions
Strategic guidance and compliance for all 50 states
✉️ contact@rtastrategy.com
Service Area
🇺🇸 United States
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
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Disclaimer
RTA Strategy Solutions, LLC (“RTA”) is a professional compliance and consulting firm and is not a law firm. RTA does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation, and no attorney-client relationship is created through the use of this website or by engaging RTA’s services.
RTA provides campaign finance, lobbying, ethics, regulatory compliance, reporting, treasury management, and related administrative and consulting services. Information provided by RTA, including information contained on this website, is intended for general informational and compliance-support purposes and should not be construed as legal advice.
Laws, regulations, reporting requirements, filing deadlines, agency guidance, and interpretations may change and may vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. While RTA strives to provide accurate and current information, RTA does not warrant that information contained on this website is complete, current, or applicable to every situation.
When a matter requires legal advice or interpretation, RTA may recommend that a client consult with qualified legal counsel. Clients remain responsible for obtaining legal advice when appropriate and for decisions requiring the professional judgment of a licensed attorney.
Use of this website or communication with RTA does not create an attorney-client relationship.