SolomonEdwards is a national professional services firm that provides financial, operational, and technology consulting, along with hands-on operations support, to help organizations execute key initiatives and solve complex business challenges. Pulse 2.0 interviewed SolomonEdwards CEO John Gulnac to gain a deeper understanding of the company.
John Gulnac’s Background
Could you tell me more about your background? Gulnac said:
“Born and raised in New Jersey, I attended college outside of Philadelphia at Ursinus College and was a Honors Economics Graduate. I have spent the last 20 + years in progressive sales and leadership roles developing a powerful collection of experiences, learnings and perspectives in the professional services and human capital industries. I am passionate about creating and executing effective growth strategies that leverage technology and collaboration across the organization and business units to surpass market expectations. I pride myself on being an operationally focused and inclusive leader who recognizes that people are the most influential and critical asset that any organization has.”
“My primary responsibilities as CEO for SolomonEdwards are to lead the organization, develop and execute the strategic vision that fuels unprecedented growth, and position SolomonEdwards uniquely in the Professional Services marketplace as a trusted Partner for Strategic Advisory, Technical Advocacy and Operational Execution.”
Favorite Memory
What has been your favorite memory working for the company so far? Gulnac reflected:
“Meeting the amazing team members and consultants at SolomonEdwards. Our people are incredible!”
Core Products
What are the company’s core products and features? Gulnac explained:
“SolomonEdwards provides Strategic Advisory for GRC and OCFO initiatives. We promote and deliver Technical Advocacy for organizations who need to understand how to incorporate best practices surrounding Data, AI and Machine Learning. And for any of our clients who need experienced professionals to execute these transformation journeys, we provide hands-on delivery and lead them to success.”
Challenges Faced
Have you faced any challenges in your sector of work recently? Gulnac acknowledged:
“We are always facing some sort of challenge in our business; economic uncertainty, political changes in policy and regime intentions, and the rapid advancement in technology to name a few. Our ability to overcome the obstacles we face today and those unseen that we will face tomorrow stems from our agility. As an organization, SEG is agile. We have information systems and managerial structures that enable our teams to make quick but informed decisions. We have a culture that is agile. We can adapt and adjust our activity efforts to meet a change in strategy and we communicate forums to ensure the message is heard and understood.”
Evolution Of The Company’s Technology
How has the company’s technology evolved since launching? Gulnac noted:
“In the last 12 months alone, we have made massive strides in our technology stack. Our vision of a unified tech stack that aligns workflows with accurate data from our CRM through our GL and leverages automation and appropriate AI to streamline processes is becoming a reality. We implement and adopt new technology tools to improve our Employee, Client and Consultant experience. It is critical that we keep evolving, continue learning and leverage our ability to effectively use technology as a competitive advantage.”
Significant Milestones
What have been some of the company’s most significant milestones? Gulnac cited:
“Solomon Edwards has been in business for 25 years and we have recently completed acquisitions of The Dominion Advisory Group (DAG), Steele Consulting and Pencek Advisors.”
Customer Success Stories
Can you share any specific customer success stories? Gulnac highlighted:
“For our customer success stories, see the case study library published on SEG website.”
Funding
Are you able to discuss funding details? Gulnac noted:
“We’re backed by Renovus Capital Partners.”
Differentiation From The Competition
What differentiates the company from its competition? Gulnac affirmed:
“SolomonEdwards provides strategic advisory, technical advocacy and tactical execution for our clients. We don’t just identify the right path forward; we build the roadmap and stay to implement it. Whether the solution lies in people, process or technology, we bring the right expertise to make strategy operational and results measurable.”
“SolomonEdwards has a deep focus on OCFO and business operations solutions with deep specialization in the BFS industry.”
“We have a deep bench of full-time and consultant networks, with an average of 20 years of experience, including Big 4 accounting and former bankers and regulators.”
Future Company Goals
What are some of the company’s future goals? Gulnac concluded:
“Our vision is to have SolomonEdwards recognized by our clients as the most trusted national provider for Advisory, Advocacy and Execution of consultancy for the OFCO and BFS end markets. We anticipate growth through team/infrastructure investment, purposeful focus on increasing consulting revenue (particularly through recurring or managed services), and acquisitions that expand capabilities and geographic footprint.”
