About PB Advisors

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • Certified Internal Auditor

  • Certified IS Auditor

  • Certified in Risk Mgmt Assurance

  • Certified Fraud Examiner

Indiana University, Bloomington — BSB, Accounting

Patrick Brogan, Founder & Principal


Background

Patrick's career spans the Big 4, corporate finance, and two decades of client-side consulting — giving him a rare perspective that's equally at home in the boardroom and the audit room. He began at EY in Cleveland in external audit, moved into industry as a financial analyst at Swagelok, and ultimately found his calling in internal audit/compliance consulting.

Experience

His engagements have taken him across the US and internationally — from Chicago and Detroit to Cheltenham, England — working with clients in financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, and not-for-profit. His hands-on expertise spans full audit/SOX direction to detailed process flow documentation and testing.

Career journey

Ernst & Young

  • Started in external audit at a Big 4 firm, building a rigorous foundation in accounting and financial reporting.

Industry

  • Swagelok

    • Moved into corporate finance as a financial analyst, gaining direct industry experience in manufacturing operations.

Consulting

  • Internal audit consulting — Chicago, Detroit, Cheltenham & Cleveland

  • Built a national and international consulting practice focused on internal audit, SOX, and risk advisory across multiple industries.

Today

  • Founder, PB Advisors

  • Launched PB Advisors to deliver smarter, AI-enhanced audit and compliance services to clients who expect more.