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Banking & Financial Services
Cornerstone Strategic Alliance
general news
When organizations face financial complexity, leadership transitions, or the challenge of building high-performing teams, they need more than a consultant — they need a trusted strategic partner. Cornerstone Strategic Alliance (CSSA) delivers exactly that, offering a powerful suite of services spanning CFO Financial Services, Forensic Accounting, EOS® Integration, and People & Culture Talent Optimization. From the boardroom to the hiring room, Cornerstone brings seasoned expertise and hands-on partnership to help organizations build stone foundations. <b>CFO Services: Financial Leadership That Meets You Where You Are</b> Financial leadership is a necessity. Yet for many organizations, hiring a full-time, in-house CFO isn't always the right fit. Cornerstone offers three flexible models: Interim CFO — When a CFO departs or a gap emerges, Cornerstone provides immediate, experienced financial leadership to keep operations stable and moving forward until the right permanent solution is in place. Project CFO — For high-stakes initiatives like a business sale, merger, or software implementation, a Project CFO delivers focused financial expertise for the life of the project — then steps away when the work is done. Full-Time CFO — As organizations scale, dedicated financial leadership becomes essential. Cornerstone places Full-Time CFOs either as outsourced partners or direct W-2 employees, providing committed leadership that grows with the organization. <b>Forensic Accounting: Clarity When It Matters Most</b> When the integrity of financial records is in question, Cornerstone's forensic accounting professionals bring precision and accountability to even the most complex situations. From fraud investigations to legal disputes and independent audits, Cornerstone uncovers the truth, supports legal proceedings when necessary, and helps organizations strengthen their financial controls to reduce future risk. <b>EOS® Integration: Operations Built for Performance</b> Our EOS® Integrators, implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System — a proven framework that helps businesses sharpen operations, align leadership teams, and drive consistent, measurable results. EOS addresses six key components: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. Cornerstone guides organizations through full implementation, building the discipline and accountability structures that turn good intentions into real outcomes. <b>People & Culture: Talent Optimization for Thriving Organizations</b> This belief is at the heart of Cornerstone's People & Culture practice, which uses a data-driven discipline called Talent Optimization to align people strategy with organizational strategy. Built around four aptitudes, it ensures every people decision is intentional and informed: ● Hire — Use behavioral data to define roles precisely and identify candidates who are truly the right fit. ● Inspire — Understand what motivates each team member and lead in ways that unlock their best performance. ● Design — Build teams intentionally, ensuring the right mix of skills and behavioral styles to accomplish organizational goals. ● Diagnose — Quickly identify the root causes of performance gaps, communication breakdowns, or cultural misalignment — and address them with precision. "An organization's greatest wealth — absent from any ledger yet fundamental to all value — is its people." — Deb Adkins, Co-Founder and CEO | Author, Advanced Forensic Accounting, Checkpoint Learning, Thomson Reuters® <b>Why Cornerstone Strategic Alliance?</b> Cornerstone stands apart through the depth of its expertise, the care it brings to every client relationship, and its commitment to solutions that are practical and sustainable. Whether navigating a financial leadership gap, preparing for a major transaction, or building a stronger culture, Cornerstone delivers the partnership organizations need to operate at their highest level. <b>Financial strength. People-centered leadership. Operational excellence.</>

Architects & Engineering
Galloway & Company, LLC
acquisition
Galloway & Company, LLC (“Galloway”), a national architecture and engineering firm based in Denver, announced today the acquisition of Z Development Services, a Florida-based civil engineering firm, on April 10, 2026. “The addition of Z Development Services supports Galloway’s continued national growth, and it enhances the resources we can bring to clients across the country,” said Galloway President Dave Guetig, PE. “Just as important, Z Development’s people-first mindset and commitment to client service strongly align with our culture, so we are excited to welcome them to Galloway.” Z Development Services brings a strong track record in civil engineering and development-related services across the United States. Their capabilities include due diligence, civil engineering design, and project management support through design, permitting, and development. The Z Development Services team will continue to operate from Orlando and maintain continuity for clients while expanding access to Galloway’s additional multidisciplinary resources. "Joining Galloway is a natural fit because their values and commitment to client success reflect our own,” said Bob Ziegenfuss, PE, founder and president of Z Development Services. “By uniting our teams, we significantly enhance our collective skillset, allowing us to expand our regional and national influence while delivering even greater opportunities and innovative solutions for our clients." This acquisition aligns with Galloway’s long-term growth strategy and is supported by their investment partners, ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company. About Galloway Founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1982, Galloway has grown to 370 professionals across 17 offices and 10 states. Galloway ranks 288 on the Engineering News Report (ENR) Top 500, having climbed 102 positions in the past five years. Galloway is licensed in 50 states and offers clients all major architecture and engineering design services, including 14 in-house disciplines, which makes them a true multidisciplinary company. This collective in-house knowledge and experience creates a high level of collaboration and a well-coordinated design process to support clients’ visions and achieve their goals.