Our Story
Small Business Advisors LLC was built on over a decade of hands-on experience in lending and loan brokerage. We saw firsthand the challenges small businesses face when trying to secure financing — confusing processes, rigid lender requirements, and limited access to the right funding solutions.
So we built something better. A firm dedicated to making the loan process simpler, more transparent, and tailored to the unique needs of each business owner.
Leadership Team
Jonathan M. Ponte
President
Jonathan leads client strategy and lender placement with a practical, documentation-first approach to SBA, commercial real estate, and growth capital. He focuses on packaging deals lenders can underwrite cleanly and keeping owners informed through every condition.
401-996-9074
jonathan@smallbusinessadvisorsllc.com
Natalia L. Pontes
Vice President
Natalia guides borrowers through communication-heavy parts of the process — document collection, lender follow-ups, and keeping transactions moving. Clients consistently highlight her clarity and responsiveness during complex underwriting cycles.
401-219-2452
natalia@smallbusinessadvisorsllc.com
Our Mission
We exist to connect small businesses with the best financing options available — and to guide them through every step of the process.
Whether you're a sole proprietor investing in equipment, a growing corporation purchasing commercial property, or an entrepreneur who needs working capital, we're here. We understand that no two businesses are the same, and we treat them that way — with a personalized approach that matches you with the funding solutions that actually fit your goals.
What Sets Us Apart
Deep industry knowledge. Strong lender relationships. And the ability to navigate a complex lending market on your behalf.
We assess your financial position, identify the right funding sources, and streamline the application process — so you can stay focused on running your business while we work on funding it.
More Than Brokers
We're not just here to close a deal. We serve as trusted advisors — taking the time to understand your business, your industry, and the economic landscape so we can give you guidance that sets you up for long-term success.
Based at 15 Saw Mill Drive, Unit 201, North Kingstown, RI 02852, we serve clients nationwide while staying grounded in New England relationships and practical underwriting standards.