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Max L. Friar Named A 2025 Notable Leader in Finance by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business

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Calder Capital is proud to announce that its Founder and Managing Partner, Max Friar, has been recognized as a Crain’s Grand Rapids Business 2025 Notable Leader in Finance.  The Crain’s Grand Rapids Notable Leaders in Finance list honors senior financial professionals in West Michigan who have made a lasting and measurable impact. To be considered […]

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Introducing Dan Duba, Jr.: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Dan Duba Jr. as our newest Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor. Introducing Dan A Grand Rapids, Michigan native, Dan brings a wealth of leadership and operational experience to the Calder team. He spent 18 years at Gordon Food Service in various leadership

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Calder Capital & SBDA Blaze into Second Half of 2025 with 35 Closings, 35% Revenue Growth

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Calder Capital & Small Business Deal Advisors surged through the first half of 2025, achieving 35 closings and 35%+ revenue growth year-over-year. While market headwinds persist: owner hesitation, geopolitical tensions, and tariff uncertainty, the firm’s pace remains blistering. New sell-side engagements are up 54%, and buy-side engagements have skyrocketed 240%. “This is the first time

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Introducing Francesco Pizzo: Calder Capital’s New Buy-Side Associate

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Francesco Pizzo as our newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Francesco Hailing from Shelby Township, Michigan, Francesco brings an energetic work ethic honed through hands-on experience working alongside his father in the hardwood flooring industry. He holds a life insurance broker license, where he

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Calder Capital’s Matthew Baas, Patrick Robey, and Sam Scharich Named Recipients of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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Calder Capital is proud to announce that three of its advisors, Matthew Baas, Patrick Robey, and Sam Scharich, have been named winners in The M&A Advisor’s 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. This prestigious national award recognizes high-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the industry

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Calder Capital’s Patrick Robey Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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Calder Capital is proud to announce that Patrick Robey, M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Since joining Calder Capital in 2016,

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Calder Capital’s Matthew Baas Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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Calder Capital is proud to announce that Matthew Baas, M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Matt joined Calder Capital in 2016

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Calder Capital’s Sam Scharich Honored as a Recipient of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award

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Calder Capital is proud to announce that Sam Scharich, Buy-Side Director and M&A Advisor, has been named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Award. This national recognition honors top-performing M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions to the industry and their communities. Since joining Calder

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The Power of Human Capital: Building Infrastructure to Reduce Burnout and Boost Growth

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Exit Planning Client Profile Industry: Commercial HVAC Location: West Michigan Revenue: $7M annually Background & Challenges Following a consultation with Calder Capital’s Exit Planning Team and completion of Calder’s 50 Value Factors Assessment, it became evident that the owner of a rapidly growing commercial HVAC company in West Michigan was juggling too many responsibilities. With

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