Michael Peden knows that for growing businesses, strategy and execution aren’t just about the plan—they’re about results. With extensive years of experience in financial services and advisory, Michael serves as a Business Development Officer at Calvetti Ferguson, helping middle-market and Fortune 500 clients achieve sustained growth and operational excellence. He specializes in business development, transition advisory, merger transformation, asset finance and credit delivery, CIB coverage and M&A, asset securitization, and supply chain finance.
While his foundation is built on deep expertise in complex financial transactions, Michael’s true value lies in his ability to bridge strategy and execution. Whether he is guiding a company through a merger, optimizing its financial operations, or driving new business opportunities, Michael provides the insight and leadership usually reserved for top-tier financial institutions.
Areas of Impact:
- Strategic Growth: Driving business development and operational improvements across middle-market and Fortune 500 companies.
- Transaction Expertise: Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and complex financial structures with practical, results-oriented guidance.
- Industry Breadth: Extensive experience across financial services, advisory, and corporate finance sectors.
Michael earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business and his Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses and serves on the board of the Tennessee Association for Corporate Growth (TN ACG). Beyond his professional work, he actively gives back to the community as a Youth About Business coordinator, UGA MBA recruiting lead, American Red Cross ambassador, and youth basketball and football coach.
