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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Californer -- Calder Capital, a nationwide lower middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is proud to announce the opening of its Southern California office. Buy-Side M&A Advisor, Erik Records, is spearheading the firm's developments in Southern California and will be supported by Calder's analysts, associates, directors, and leadership team.
The expansion into Southern California is a strategic move in Calder's continued growth trajectory, as Calder Capital further commits to serving business owners and buyers nationwide.
Max Friar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-friar-calder-ca...) stated, "A presence in Southern California complements Calder's focus on serving the lower middle market nationwide across manufacturing, distribution, service, and construction transactions. The region's economic diversity, entrepreneurial culture, and strong investor community make it an exceptional market for Calder Capital. We believe Southern California will play an important role in Calder's continued growth. We're excited to have Erik lead Calder's continued westward expansion."
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Introducing Erik Records
Erik joined Calder Capital in 2026 as a Buy-Side M&A Advisor, joining the team with extensive experience across mergers and acquisitions, finance, investments, insurance, and real estate.
"Southern California has always been home for me," Erik remarked. "The region is home to an incredible number of driven entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and investors who are building and growing great companies. Its diverse economy and entrepreneurial culture make it an ideal location for Calder Capital's continued expansion. I'm humbled to represent Calder Capital in California."
Erik earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, with concentrations in Finance, Real Estate, and Law, before going on to earn his Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
"Erik's experience and relationships made him a natural choice to lead Calder's expansion into Southern California," noted Calder Buy-Side Managing Director, Sam Scharich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-scharich/). "He's spent decades building relationships throughout the region and understands what makes business buyers successful. His background and reputation will allow us to establish a strong presence in one of the country's most active M&A markets."
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Working with Erik Records
With more than 25 years of experience working alongside business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs, Erik has developed a reputation for helping clients identify the right opportunities and achieve successful outcomes. His broad background allows him to assist clients throughout every stage of the transaction process.
Calder Capital's Growth Continues
With the opening of the Southern California office, Calder Capital is poised to further expand its reach and impact throughout the region. Calder Capital has been rapidly expanding its team and capabilities in recent years to keep up with demand from middle-market and lower middle-market business owners and buyers from across the nation. Calder Capital has expertise in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, service, construction, and more. Calder Capital has closed over 400 deals since 2013.
The expansion into Southern California is a strategic move in Calder's continued growth trajectory, as Calder Capital further commits to serving business owners and buyers nationwide.
Max Friar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-friar-calder-ca...) stated, "A presence in Southern California complements Calder's focus on serving the lower middle market nationwide across manufacturing, distribution, service, and construction transactions. The region's economic diversity, entrepreneurial culture, and strong investor community make it an exceptional market for Calder Capital. We believe Southern California will play an important role in Calder's continued growth. We're excited to have Erik lead Calder's continued westward expansion."
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Introducing Erik Records
Erik joined Calder Capital in 2026 as a Buy-Side M&A Advisor, joining the team with extensive experience across mergers and acquisitions, finance, investments, insurance, and real estate.
"Southern California has always been home for me," Erik remarked. "The region is home to an incredible number of driven entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and investors who are building and growing great companies. Its diverse economy and entrepreneurial culture make it an ideal location for Calder Capital's continued expansion. I'm humbled to represent Calder Capital in California."
Erik earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, with concentrations in Finance, Real Estate, and Law, before going on to earn his Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
"Erik's experience and relationships made him a natural choice to lead Calder's expansion into Southern California," noted Calder Buy-Side Managing Director, Sam Scharich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-scharich/). "He's spent decades building relationships throughout the region and understands what makes business buyers successful. His background and reputation will allow us to establish a strong presence in one of the country's most active M&A markets."
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Working with Erik Records
With more than 25 years of experience working alongside business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs, Erik has developed a reputation for helping clients identify the right opportunities and achieve successful outcomes. His broad background allows him to assist clients throughout every stage of the transaction process.
Calder Capital's Growth Continues
With the opening of the Southern California office, Calder Capital is poised to further expand its reach and impact throughout the region. Calder Capital has been rapidly expanding its team and capabilities in recent years to keep up with demand from middle-market and lower middle-market business owners and buyers from across the nation. Calder Capital has expertise in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, service, construction, and more. Calder Capital has closed over 400 deals since 2013.
Source: Calder Capital
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