On this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire sits down with Ted Rose, Founder & CEO of Rose Financial Solutions, to discuss why financial readiness is becoming one of the most important conversations in GovCon today. As agencies shift priorities and the market continues evolving, Ted shares why now is the time for contractors to reassess their financial infrastructure, business development strategy, and scalability plans heading into the second half of 2026.

The conversation previews the upcoming Rose FaaS Conference 2026, “Built to Last, Built to Scale,” and explores how companies can prepare for growth, navigate uncertainty, and position themselves for what’s next. Shelley and Ted also discuss the growing role of AI in financial operations, what it truly means to be audit and M&A ready, and why scalable financial systems are no longer optional for government contractors looking to compete and grow.

For more information and to register for the FaaS Conference on June 9, 2026, click here.

To connect with Ted, follow him on LinkedIn here.