2026 Mid-Year Update

Updates

The first half of 2026 has been an active and rewarding one for our team. Despite a complex economic backdrop, the middle market has remained resilient, and we have been proud to support clients navigating important strategic and financial decisions. Managing Member, Charlie Maskell provides an overview in the following video.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CCA is excited to announce the promotion of Aidan Olmstead to Investment Banking Vice President. Aidan’s expertise, leadership, and commitment to client success have made a meaningful impact on our firm, and we look forward to his continued contributions in this expanded role. Please join us in congratulating Aidan on this well-deserved achievement. 

CCA’s Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students with an immersive eight-week experience designed to build technical skills, gain exposure to real client engagements, and learn alongside experienced professionals.

Please join us in welcoming Emma Sanders from Georgetown University, Charlie Carroll from the University of Maryland, and Caroline Fox from Utah State University. We are excited to have them join the team this summer.

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M&A TRANSACTION HIGHLIGHT

“I think one of the key things that provided comfort for us was the team that was assembled between CCA, the lawyers, the other consultants that were involved. Well, everybody sort of knew each other from one direction or another, and our comfort level was just totally trusting because we had true confidence in what everybody’s specialty was and we were able to really take it all in and be able to make the best decision because of our comfort level and the team that was built.”
Steve McHale

Principal, McHale Landscape Design

INSIGHTS

Mitchell Gallo Insights

An unsolicited offer can feel flattering, but going it alone without expert guidance often costs sellers more than they realize. Andy Spears breaks down what to consider.

Mitchell Gallo Insights

Discover the seven key purchase agreement terms that shape risk, value, and outcomes when selling your business. Katie Kieran breaks down what each one means for sellers.

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