Ed is the managing partner of GALLINA LLP. He is understandably proud not only of the firm’s depth of services, but also its breadth of knowledge.
“Even though we’re nationally recognized as a leading provider of accounting, auditing and tax compliance services to the construction industry, our experience qualifies us to be more of a small business advisor,” he says. GALLINA also works with clients who are involved in government, non-profit, mining, manufacturing, fabrication, retail sales, farming, professional services, and real estate development. This diversity allows the firm to take the best practices from one industry and apply them to others.
GALLINA helps both startups and companies grossing more than $50 million in annual revenues with all types of services designed to take them to their next level of success. These services include providing advice on business organization and structure, as well as sophisticated tax planning strategies. “Our tax planning strategies are designed to build our clients’ overall net worth; this leaves them with the most cash possible after paying the least amount required by tax laws,” Ed says.
“Our growth has been primarily due to the fact that our staff genuinely enjoys helping our clients reach their goals.” Their enthusiasm is contagious and is validated by the firm’s selection as one of the Business Times’ Best Places to Work. In addition to a number of partners and staff who began and continue to enjoy their careers here, the firm also has an extensive list of clients that began their relationship with GALLINA as startup businesses and have been with us through their evolution into large profitable companies. “It’s exciting to work with second and third management groups,” Ed says.
Many companies come to GALLINA through referrals by peers or credit grantors who understand the value of a financial statement with the GALLINA name behind it. Clients remain with the firm because they obtain the proactive consultative advice they need to effectively run their businesses. In addition, our clients often compliment us on how much they appreciate the respect we show for their time in the non-invasive approach we take during our fieldwork. “We plan our engagements well; therefore, we minimize our disruption to our client’s staff,” Ed says. Clients also appreciate the fact that the GALLINA staff is multidimensional. They handle both accounting and tax matters. Our staffs’ understanding of the “big picture” results in minimal surprises at year-end.
Ed believes in the importance of keeping in touch with emerging industry trends and the people who impact the success of GALLINA’s clients; therefore, he is active in numerous trade and professional associations. These include the AGC, EUCA, AICPA, CalCPA, ARTBA, and NUCA.
Ed is generous with his time and expertise. He is a frequent lecturer and trainer at numerous associations and serves on the Tax and Fiscal Affairs committee of the AGC. In addition, Ed is a published author and advisor for the Practitioners Publishing Company’s (PPC) Guide for Construction Contractors and Construction Tax Guide. |
