SBA-Certified SDVOSBRegistered in SAM.govRegulatory Clarity.
Operational Confidence.
Wagner Consulting provides proven regulatory, compliance, and management support so your organization can stay focused on core operations, customers, and growth.
Service Areas
- Market Entry & Licensing
- Regulatory Reporting & Compliance
- Grant & Programmatic Support
- Advocacy & Expert Testimony
- Management Consulting Support
- Market Growth & Ongoing Compliance
Serving municipalities, telecom providers, cooperatives, and regulated organizations throughout the United States.
St. Louis, Missouri · Charlotte, North Carolina
Regulatory & Compliance Expertise
Deep knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks across telecommunications and infrastructure.
Individualized Client Support
Every engagement is tailored to your organization's goals, team structure, and operational realities.
Trusted Advocacy Across Jurisdictions
Representing clients before state commissions, federal agencies, and local authorities nationwide, with offices in Missouri and North Carolina.
Resolving Regulatory Complexity So You Can Lead
Organizations investing in infrastructure and new capabilities face a steady stream of regulatory obligations: applications, filings, compliance cycles, and policy proceedings that require specialized knowledge and careful management.
Wagner Consulting works alongside your leadership and operations team to handle those obligations with precision and care. We navigate complex regulatory environments so that your key people stay focused on what matters most: serving customers, delivering on your mission, and driving growth.
Our clients include electric cooperatives, municipalities, telecom providers, school districts, library systems, health care organizations, and other regulated entities throughout the United States. Each engagement is approached with the same standard: reliable expertise, honest counsel, and measurable results.
Individualized Service
Every client engagement is unique. We tailor our support to your organization's structure, goals, and operational context, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Earned Trust
Our clients trust us to represent their interests accurately and professionally before regulators, agencies, and stakeholders at every level.
Integrity in Every Filing
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accuracy and professional conduct in every report, application, and public proceeding.
Better Value
Our lean, experienced team delivers specialized expertise without the overhead of large consulting firms, giving you more for your investment.
How Wagner Consulting Supports Your Organization
From initial market entry through ongoing compliance management, we provide the specialized knowledge and hands-on support your organization needs at every stage.
The Optimal Approach:
Built Around Your Needs
Unlike large consulting firms with rigid structures, Wagner Consulting builds each engagement around what actually works for your organization. We adapt our model to your team, your timeline, and your budget.
Whether you need hands-on collaboration with your internal team, a fully independent off-site support structure, or a tailored combination of both, we design the approach that optimizes effectiveness and minimizes unnecessary cost.
In-House Coordination
Work directly alongside your existing team, embedding our expertise within your organizational structure for seamless integration.
Off-Site Expert Support
Deploy a dedicated off-site team to manage regulatory functions independently, protecting confidentiality and minimizing internal load.
Hybrid Arrangements
Combine both approaches, matching the right resources to each function for maximum effectiveness at minimum cost.
A Disciplined Approach to Every Engagement
Every engagement follows the same rigorous seven-step process so your organization always knows where things stand and what comes next.
Define Clear Goals
Establish realistic, well-defined objectives that give every phase of the engagement a clear direction and a measurable endpoint.
Develop a Plan of Work
Build a structured work plan outlining deliverables, timelines, responsibilities, and the sequence of activities required to achieve your goals.
Incorporate Client Input
Integrate your organization's knowledge, priorities, and constraints into the process so our work reflects your realities accurately.
State Findings Directly
Present analysis and findings in clear, plain language. No ambiguity, no hedging. Just honest, actionable information your team can act on.
Evaluate Solutions
Assess all viable paths forward against your goals, resources, and regulatory context to identify the options that best serve your interests.
Recommend the Best Solution
Deliver a clear, well-supported recommendation along with the reasoning behind it so your team can make confident, informed decisions.
Implementation
Execute the agreed plan with precision, managing filings, communications, and follow-through until the objective is fully achieved.
Representative Engagements
A selection of proceedings, filings, and regulatory engagements handled on behalf of clients across state, federal, and local authorities.
Illinois Commerce Commission
- Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Designation (Docket 16-0191)
- State Telecommunications Carrier Authority (Docket 15-0529)
- Illinois Cable and Video State Franchise (Dockets 15-0170 & 16-0051)
- State Cable Reporting & VoIP Registration (2015-2017)
Federal Communications Commission
- Community Registration of Cable Television Systems (2016-2017)
- Local Telephone Competition & Broadband Reporting (2015-2017)
- Cable Television System Public Information File (2016-2017)
Additional Authorities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Section 404 Permit Analysis (2016)
- U.S. Copyright Office: Statement of Account for Cable Systems (2017)
- Illinois Attorney General: Cable & Video Service Quality Reporting (2017)
Credentials You Can Verify
Wagner Consulting is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, registered in the federal contracting system and available to serve clients from coast to coast. Whether your obligations sit at the state, federal, or local level, our experience carries across jurisdictions, regardless of geography.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Certified
Federal contracting officers may award set-aside and sole-source contracts to certified SDVOSB firms.
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SBA-Certified SDVOSB & VOSB
Certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program as both a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and a Veteran-Owned Small Business.
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Registered in the federal System for Award Management as Authorative Services LLC, doing business as Wagner Consulting. UEI FXZ3SQ8A9587 · CAGE 979H8 · NAICS 541611.
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Registered as Authorative Services LLC with the DBA Wagner Consulting in both states. Offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Need experienced regulatory and management support for your organization? Let's discuss how Wagner Consulting can help you navigate complex requirements with confidence.