Name: Walid Houalla

With Calder Since: 2026

Current Role: Walid is a Sell-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor primarily serving Southeast Michigan business owners.

Background: Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Walid joins Calder Capital with a strong financial and lending background, along with a client-focused perspective. He previously worked at Oxford Bank, where he was an analyst, before he transitioned into a lending role. Prior to Oxford Bank, Walid worked at SBM Management, where he supported financial operations for the Ford site in Cleveland. He holds a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University.  

Hobbies: Outside of work, Walid spends much of his time focused on health and fitness. He goes to the gym most days, enjoys sauna and cold plunge routines, plays recreational soccer, golfs weekly, and walks three to four miles a day, which he views as a form of meditation and a way to reset mentally.

LinkedIn: Click here to connect with Walid Houalla