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Houlihan Capital Welcomes Paul C. Stefunek as Director of Business Development

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houlihan Capital, an employee-owned valuation, financial advisory, and investment banking firm, announces the addition of Paul C. Stefunek as a Director of Business Development. With over two decades of experience in strategic relationship-building and business growth, Mr. Stefunek will expand Houlihan Capital's national presence.

"We are thrilled to have Paul join our team. His blend of relationship-building expertise, strategic insight, and leadership will help us deliver responsive, high-impact partnership to our clients." - Rodger Howell, CEO

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Driving Growth Across Diverse Sectors

Mr. Stefunek will cultivate client relationships across Houlihan's diverse client base, including business owners in high-growth sectors such as cannabis, MedSpa, and HVAC, plus crypto-focused fund leadership. His entrepreneurial track record and executive network will strengthen Houlihan Capital's position as a trusted advisor delivering actionable, data-driven guidance on complex financial matters.

A Proven Leader with Entrepreneurial Experience

Prior to joining Houlihan Capital, Mr. Stefunek served as Managing Director of Business Development at EdgePoint, driving national expansion and strategic client engagement. Before investment banking, he led a distinguished career in executive search, building two successful national firms and selling one to a publicly traded organization.

Mr. Stefunek holds a B.B.A. in Marketing with a minor in Management from Pace University and serves on early-stage company boards, advising on business strategy and organizational development.

Strengthening Our Client-Centered Mission

"We are thrilled to have Paul join our team as we continue to grow and serve our diverse client base," said Rodger Howell, CEO at Houlihan Capital. "His blend of relationship-building expertise, strategic insight, and leadership will help us deliver responsive, high-impact partnership to our clients."

To read Mr. Stefunek's full bio, please click here.

About Houlihan Capital

Houlihan Capital is an employee-owned investment banking and valuation services firm that brings clarity to complex financial decisions through responsive, senior-level attention and data-driven analysis. The firm delivers M&A advisory, fairness and solvency opinions, strategic modeling, and portfolio and crypto fund valuation services.

With specialization in MedSpa, HVAC, and alternative investment funds including crypto, Houlihan Capital combines industry insight with rigorous processes trusted by boards, auditors, attorneys, and investors. Clients include founder-led businesses, leading hedge funds, private equity firms, and venture capital funds.

For more information, visit houlihancapital.com.

Contacts

Marlee Gutierrez
Sales & Marketing Manager
mgutierrez@houlihancapital.com

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