Andrew Nikolai, CFA

Andrew Nikolai's extensive capital markets and employee ownership experience closely informs his ESOP advisory work. Since joining CSG Partners in 2018, he's built sophisticated exit and business transition strategies for middle-market clients nationwide, while raising over $1 billion in subordinated and senior debt, including high-yield bond offerings.

A former CSG analyst, Andrew has extensive hands-on knowledge of leveraged ESOP structures. From transaction due diligence to financial modeling to multiparty negotiations, he's led all aspects of the deal-making process.

Andrew began his career with GfK, a global leader in market research. Working primarily with hedge funds and other buy-side clients, he synthesized proprietary point-of-sale data to identify technology-sector investment opportunities.

A CFA charterholder, Andrew is also an active supporter of Northeastern University's cooperative education program.