Jake McDonald
Sell-Side M&A Advisor at Calder Capital, LLC
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Updated August 2026
About
Jake McDonald advises sellers as a Sell-Side M&A Advisor at Calder Capital, LLC, covering the Greater Chicago area. He qualifies and vets potential buyers, runs due diligence, and structures deals for clients. Jake joined Calder Capital in October 2020 as an intern and advanced to analyst, then associate, then advisor by 2023. He graduated from Grand Valley State University with degrees in finance and marketing.
Who is a good fit for Jake McDonald
- Sellers in the Greater Chicago area looking for a Sell-Side M&A Advisor to run their sale.
- Owners who need help qualifying and vetting potential buyers before sharing sensitive details.
- Sellers who want an advisor experienced in due diligence and deal structuring.
- Business owners who value an advisor who progressed through Calder Capital's analyst and associate ranks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jake McDonald serves the Greater Chicago area as a Sell-Side M&A Advisor. He works directly with sellers in that region throughout their transactions. His regional focus lets him build local buyer and referral relationships.
Jake McDonald qualifies and vets potential buyers on behalf of sellers. He also conducts due diligence and structures deals to fit client goals. He guides clients through the full complexity of an M&A transaction.
Jake McDonald joined Calder Capital in October 2020 as an intern. He moved into a full-time analyst role after graduating, then advanced to associate. In 2023 he stepped into his current role as an M&A Advisor.
Jake McDonald graduated from Grand Valley State University. He studied both finance and marketing there. This dual focus supports his work on both financial analysis and buyer outreach at Calder Capital.
Jake McDonald worked with several local West Michigan companies before joining Calder Capital. At Calder, he started as an intern supporting analysts and associates. He then moved through analyst and associate roles before becoming an advisor in 2023.