Thoughtful Standards
Thomas Funding & Consulting was founded on the belief that sophisticated financial insight should not be reserved solely for larger institutions. While today’s business environment has been reshaped by technology, automation, and increasingly complex operating demands, the fundamental drivers of success remain unchanged. Revenue quality, cost discipline, capital allocation, and operational efficiency still determine whether a business creates lasting value. Too often, however, smaller companies are expected to navigate those demands without the same level of analytical support available to larger firms.
At Thomas Funding & Consulting, we believe the real distinction is rarely found in access to information alone. More often, it lies in the ability to interpret that information with precision and apply it with discipline. Many business owners understand their operations broadly, yet lack a clear line of sight into how individual decisions, processes, and cost structures affect profitability at a deeper level. That blind spot can limit growth, compress margins, and reduce strategic flexibility over time.
Our work is centered on the fundamentals beneath the surface. Through a detailed, bottom-up approach, we examine the operating mechanics of a business to identify inefficiencies, margin erosion, and areas where capital may be deployed more intelligently. From there, we provide clear, practical guidance designed to strengthen financial performance, improve internal discipline, and support better long-term decision-making. The objective is not to impose unnecessary complexity. It is to bring sharper structure, stronger visibility, and a more deliberate financial framework to the business.
The result is a level of financial clarity that allows clients to operate with greater confidence and intention. In our view, a business does not need to be large to warrant serious analytical rigor. It simply needs leadership that values precision, accountability, and well-informed growth. Every business deserves the opportunity to function with that standard in place.
Connor Strohl, MBA
Founder | President
About our Founder
Connor Strohl founded Thomas Funding & Consulting to provide business owners, investors, and operators with financial guidance that is both analytically rigorous and commercially grounded. His background spans investment analysis, transaction advisory, private capital, and real estate, allowing him to approach client engagements with a perspective that is both strategic and execution-oriented.
Connor earned his undergraduate degree from Saint Joseph’s University, where he studied Finance and Accounting as a double major and completed a minor in Real Estate Finance. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University and completed additional certifications in Applied Investment Analysis and Real Estate Financial Analysis. This foundation shaped a disciplined approach to evaluating businesses, investments, and financial performance across a wide range of contexts.
He currently serves as Senior Acquisition Analyst for a privately held single-family office and also operates as Transworld Business Advisors’ lead M&A advisor for the Coastal South Carolina branch. In these roles, Connor works at the intersection of acquisition strategy, financial diligence, valuation, and transaction execution. His experience reflects a strong understanding of how financial analysis supports both investment decision-making and broader business strategy.
Earlier in his career, Connor built experience in portfolio and asset management through Merrill Lynch and BMO Harris Private Bank. He began his professional career with A. Vernon Allen Builders as an Asset Development Intern, where he gained early exposure to real estate analysis and development-oriented decision-making. Over time, he has worked with clients across a wide range of industries and situations, while building a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and trusted professional resources.
Outside of work, Connor enjoys golf, poker, and intellectually challenging conversations, interests that closely mirror the strategic thinking, patience, and judgment that define his professional style.