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Erik Trooien, Senior Associate Profile Picture

Erik Trooien

Senior Associate

Minneapolis, MN

Erik brings over 20 years of experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, and real estate finance. At TriPeak, he helps developers structure complex transactions and solve high-stakes modeling challenges, drawing on a career that includes senior roles at Merced Capital, Piper Jaffray, and Bank of America.

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My Story

Erik’s career spans both institutional investing and real estate development. He served as a Senior Investment Analyst at Merced Capital (formerly EBF & Associates) for a decade, focusing on asset-backed strategies and private investments. Prior to that, he was a Medical Technology Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Jaffray and a Credit Analyst at Bank of America (LaSalle Bank NA). Since 2006, he has also contributed investment expertise to Dennis Properties, working across asset classes and capital structures. At TriPeak, Erik specializes in real estate financial modeling and transaction support.

Education

  • BSBA in Finance and International Business, Washington University in St. Louis

Certifications

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Personal

Erik lives in Minneapolis with his family and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active in the local community.

Pets

  • Dog: Buster (Aussie Doodle — herder extraordinaire of wandering children)

Contact

I'm always open to new conversations. Let’s explore how we can work together.

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