What Is Porta Strategies and How It’s Strengthening Global Financial Integrity

A Vision Rooted in Service and Strategy

Every entrepreneur has that one moment when their purpose becomes clear. For Archana Kollaram Bae, that moment came after two decades of serving in government and the private sector. Surrounded by mentors and family members who dedicated their lives to national security, Archana decided to take her experience and create something of her own. The result: Porta Strategies, LLC, a Washington, D.C.–based consulting firm shaping the way businesses and governments protect financial integrity.

The Heart of Porta Strategies

Founded in 2023, Porta Strategies is an SBA-certified women-owned small business with a mission to counter illicit finance and strengthen financial systems worldwide. The firm’s work spans both government and private industry, tackling complex challenges such as anti-money laundering, economic sanctions compliance, export controls and counterterrorism financing.

Their goal is simple yet powerful — to help clients navigate regulatory landscapes with integrity and insight, ensuring that financial networks remain secure and transparent.

How Porta Strategies Helps Clients

Porta Strategies offers a wide range of specialized financial crimes risk and compliance services tailored to each client’s needs:

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Consulting: Helping institutions detect and prevent illicit transactions through expert risk assessments, policies, procedures, and technology.
• Economic Sanctions and Export Controls: Advising companies on compliance with regulations from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
• Financial Crime Investigations: Supporting government agencies, law firms, and corporations in identifying and mitigating threats tied to global finance.
• Strategic Intelligence and Advisory: Providing insight-driven guidance for both public and private sector partners seeking to align operations with evolving policy and security environments.

By focusing on collaboration and global standards, Porta Strategies ensures that every project contributes to a stronger financial ecosystem — both domestically and internationally.

A Mission Beyond Borders

Though headquartered in Washington, D.C., Porta Strategies’ reach extends well beyond U.S. borders. The company has worked with clients across the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Africa, demonstrating its ability to operate in diverse cultural and regulatory environments.

For Archana, this global approach reflects the interconnectedness of modern finance. “If someone needs our services,” she says, “we’ll be available — no matter where they are.”

A Leader with Purpose

Archana’s story is one of dedication, vision, and service. Growing up near Washington, D.C., she witnessed firsthand how government and private enterprise shape national security. With an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a career that began shortly after 9/11, her work has always centered on protecting people, institutions, and systems.

Today, she leads Porta Strategies with the same mission-driven focus — empowering others while making a tangible impact on global financial stability.

Giving Back Through “Do Good Global”

Beyond her business achievements, Archana also serves as a volunteer CFO for Do Good Global, a charitable organization committed to improving lives worldwide. From building computer labs in Ghana to restoring water systems in Zambia, Archana’s efforts extend her mission of integrity and service far beyond her professional work.

She’s also helping the next generation embrace community service through Kids Do Good, a student-led program that connects elementary school students with weekly volunteer projects in Virginia.

Looking Ahead

As Porta Strategies continues to grow, Archana remains focused on expanding both the firm’s government contracting work and its commercial footprint. Her vision for the coming years includes deeper collaboration with AI-driven technology partners to enhance financial integrity and compliance capabilities.

“Every day that I work on this mission gives me a deep sense of meaning,” she says. “We’re building something that makes a difference — for our clients, our community, our country, and the world.”

A Final Thought

Porta Strategies stands as a shining example of what happens when expertise, integrity, and purpose meet. Through Archana’s leadership, the company continues to help clients protect what matters most — trust in our financial systems.

Porta Strategies 

1717 K Street NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006

Email: Info@portastrategies.com

Phone: +1.202.975.5060

Website: portastrategies.com