Business and Management Consulting

Work with us to develop business planning strategies that help you reach your goals and stay ahead of the curve.

Financial decisions don’t have to feel overwhelming. Our advisory team is here to help simplify the complex, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Our partners bring tried-and-true solutions to every client engagement. We know that no two businesses – or families – face the same challenges. That’s why we take the time to understand your unique situation, then provide the facts, insights, and guidance you need to make confident, informed decisions.

Our consulting team has worked across a wide range of industries, so we’re well-versed in the challenges and opportunities you may face. We understand the intricacies of tax and accounting rules, but more importantly, we know how to explain them in a way that’s clear, practical, and easy to act on. Along the way, we’ll share planning strategies designed to help you reach your goals while staying ahead of the curve.

Our business and management consulting services include:

  • Business entity selection
  • Organizational structuring or restructuring
  • Financial projections and forecasting
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Estate and income tax minimization strategies
  • Compensation planning and structuring
  • Buy/sell agreements
  • Succession planning
  • Family business office
  • Business Valuation

Edward J. Gorski

Managing Partner

Executive Summary

Ed Gorski served as a partner at Lally & Co., where he led the firm’s accounting and assurance practice focused on providing services to clients in the financial services industry, including broker-dealers, investment partnerships, hedge funds, and captive insurance companies. Throughout his career, he was known for his strong technical expertise and his ability to guide clients through complex regulatory and reporting requirements.

During his tenure, Ed helped expand and strengthen the firm’s accounting and assurance practice, emphasizing quality, technical rigor, and practical solutions. He played a key role in mentoring staff, developing industry specialties, and fostering a culture of client service.

As Partner Emeritus, Ed remains connected to the firm’s commitment to excellence and continues to serve as a resource to colleagues and clients.

John M. Lally

Partner Emeritus

jmlally@lallycpas.com
412-367-8190

John Lally is the founding partner of Lally & Co., where he dedicated his career to advising business owners and senior management on strategic planning, business valuation, litigation support, and complex tax matters. A trusted advisor for decades, John played a central role in shaping the firm’s growth, service philosophy, and commitment to client relationships.

John began his professional career in 1978 with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Banking before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1979. In 1983, he founded the firm that would ultimately become Lally & Co., helping establish the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and practical guidance.

As Partner Emeritus, John continues to contribute his time to the firm as a trusted advisor and to several boards and professional committees as he did through his career.

Randy Reynolds

Partner Emeritus

Executive Summary

Randy Reynolds served as a partner in the tax services practice at Lally & Co., where he led the firm’s tax practice and advised high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, and closely held companies on tax matters. Throughout his career, Randy specialized in the taxation of individuals, corporations, S-corporations, and partnerships, as well as corporate acquisitions and client representation before the IRS and other taxing authorities. Randy was also a frequent lecturer and author of numerous tax-focused publications, contributing significantly to the profession through his technical knowledge and practical insights.

As Partner Emeritus, Randy remains a respected resource within the firm and the broader tax community, recognized for his leadership, expertise, and long-standing commitment to client service.