Ryan Kunkel Named Notable Leader in Accounting
Ryan Kunkel, President of Third Road Management named to Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Leaders in Accounting Services” list. Read the full article on Crain’s Chicago Business
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John Frank Interviewed on WGN’s Noon Business Lunch
John Frank, Founder and CFO of Third Road Management, joins John to talk about how the company provides fractional management services, how the business has grown over the last 10 years, how AI has impacted their business model, and Third Road’s Future Business Leaders program at Innovation DuPage in Glen Ellyn. Tune in on Noon… Read More »John Frank Interviewed on WGN’s Noon Business Lunch
AI Is Changing Fractional CFO Work. Now Come The Fakes.
In 2026, a sharper warning is emerging inside fractional CFO and accounting advisory circles. AI tools are making enough back-office work faster that some practitioners are presenting AI support as a substitute for deeper CFO experience. Read the full article on Nexairi.com –>
Colleen Sullivan Discusses Advisory Services on The Net Gain
Colleen Sullivan, CPA, is director of accounting services at Third Road Management and shares a simple yet overlooked advisory opportunity that any accounting firm can offer small business clients. Plus, she gives two questions to ask that shift clients from resisting change to getting excited about updating their processes. Read the full interview on The… Read More »Colleen Sullivan Discusses Advisory Services on The Net Gain
John Frank & Joe Fontana Discuss the Fractional Advantage on Beyond the Loop
In this episode of Beyond the Loop, Joe Fontana, Founder of Fry the Coop, and John Frank, CEO of Third Road Management, discuss how businesses can scale strategically without overextending resources. Through the lens of fractional leadership, they explore how companies can access specialized expertise at pivotal moments, strengthen financial operations, and build the infrastructure… Read More »John Frank & Joe Fontana Discuss the Fractional Advantage on Beyond the Loop
Colleen Sullivan Joins Third Road Management as Director of Accounting Services
Third Road Management, a leading fractional CFO and financial services firm supporting small to midsized companies, announces Colleen Sullivan as Director of Accounting Services. Read the announcement on Crain’s Chicago Business –>
THIRD ROAD MANAGEMENT ADDS ACCOMPLISHED BUSINESS LEADERS TO 2026 EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 — Third Road Management, a pioneer in the booming fractional financial services industry, today announced the addition of two new members to its Executive Advisory Board. The Executive Advisory Board plays a critical role in deepening Third Road Management’s footprint in Chicago, expanding the company’s national reach and… Read More »THIRD ROAD MANAGEMENT ADDS ACCOMPLISHED BUSINESS LEADERS TO 2026 EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD
10 Things We’ve Learned After 10 Years of Fractional Excellence
“Ten years ago, I took a leap of faith. One that would redefine not only my own career, but the way growing businesses access financial leadership. What began as a bold vision to bring top-tier CFO expertise to companies that couldn’t yet afford, or access, such expertise has since helped level the playing field for… Read More »10 Things We’ve Learned After 10 Years of Fractional Excellence
John Frank of Third Road Management On Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In The Accounting Industry
“John Frank is the Founder & CEO of Third Road Management, a fractional financial services firm. Third Road Management partners with small to mid-sized organizations across diverse industries, providing strategic, financial and operational expertise to growth-oriented businesses. Before founding Third Road, John held various roles in corporate finance, investments, and operations, giving him a holistic… Read More »John Frank of Third Road Management On Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In The Accounting Industry
The Future Of Fractional Services: 2026 And Beyond
“The business world’s adoption of fractional services has reached an inflection point. What began as a creative response to tight budgets and talent shortages—fractional leadership—has now matured into something far larger: the continued rise of fractional services across all major business functions.” Read the full article on Forbes.com –>