Mid-Year Update 2025

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At CCA, we are proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary, a milestone that reflects both our history and our ongoing commitment to our clients and community.

The first half of this year has been marked by meaningful progress, supporting business owners through complex transactions, expanding our work across key industries, and deepening our engagement in the Baltimore community through our 20 Good Deeds for 20 Years initiative.

New Team Members

Harrison Trainor and Sean Ketchen
Harrison Trainor and Sean Ketchen

Please join us in welcoming three new team members to the CCA team:

Christopher Oven, Managing Director, brings three decades of experience in investments, commercial banking, and advisory. He will support clients with business valuation and strategic advisory services.

Harrison Trainor, has joined our Corporate Advisory team as a Valuation Analyst, bringing energy and enthusiasm to support our growing client base.

Sean Ketchen, joins us as an Analyst on the Investment Banking team after successfully completing our 2024 summer internship program.

Summer Interns

CCA’s internship program offers a rich blend of learning and development opportunities for undergraduate students entering their senior year.

Over the course of eight weeks, interns develop core investment banking skills, support with financial reporting, work closely with mentors in a structured setting, and participate in community service initiatives. 

CCA 2025 Interns - Mid Year Update Q2 2025

2025 Internship class: Evan Vandiver, University of Florida, Kaylin Smith, University of Georgia, Aryan Oza, Carnegie Mellon University, and Baxter Wright, University of Miami.

Transaction Highlights

CCA Q2 2025 Tombstones: Valley lighting, AMA, Belair Road Supply, Fireline
BRS Quote: “Belair Road Supply has been a part of my family for four generations, and CCA’s guidance and advice throughout the sale process were instrumental in making this deal happen the right way. CCA’s process resulted in a strong response from the market and yielded results that exceeded expectations; ultimately allowing me to select the right partner. I could not have gotten there without the support of CCA.” Stephanie Germano Former Owner and President of BRS

Celebrating 20 Years

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 20th anniversary!

Looking back on the last twenty years, we are humbled by how far we have come. We are grateful to the clients, colleagues, friends, and partners who helped make it possible. Your support continues to drive our team forward.

CCA 20th Anniversary Celebration Attendees - Baltimore - June 2025
CCA 20th Anniversary Celebration Attendees - with Marty O'Neill, June 2025
CCA Mid Year Update 20th Anniversary
CCA Mid Year Update 20th Anniversary

20 Good Deeds for 20 Years

CCA is proud to honor our 20th anniversary by giving back to the community that has supported us for two decades. Through our 20 Good Deeds for 20 Years initiative, our team has partnered with organizations across the Baltimore community to make a positive impact. We are grateful for these opportunities and look forward to continuing our efforts throughout the year.

Follow us on LinkedIn to see our continued impact.

Baskets assembled by the CCA team at the nonprofit, House of Ruth in Baltimore, as part of CCA's 20th anniversary initiative - 20 good deeds for 20 years

Hourse of Ruth, January 2025

CCA team members stand in front of a Hope For All banner as part of the 20 year anniversary celebration

Hope For All, February 2025

CCA team members pose with another volunteer at the nonprofit, Second Chance in Baltimore, Maryland

Second Chance, March 2025

Healthcare Access Maryland = 20 Good Deeds

Healthcare Access Maryland, April 2025

CCA 20 Good Deeds

Art with a Heart, May 2025

CCA 20 Good Deeds

Empower4Life, June 2025

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