Our Team

Our firm is led by two co founders who bring decades of experience across investment management, private equity, and capital markets. Together, they combine disciplined portfolio oversight with strategic marketing and investor relations to serve our clients with clarity and integrity. Meet the leadership behind BDC Investment Advisors and the experience that guides our work every day.

Nicholas Marshi

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Altadena, CA

Nicholas Marshi is a co-founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of BDC Investment Advisors, LLC or "BDCIA". He is responsible for the firm's investment management. Prior to forming BDCIA, Mr. Marshi was a co-founder and principal of Southland Capital Partners ("SCP"), a Los Angeles based private equity firm. SCP was established in 1998 in Los Angeles, in order to acquire controlling interests in middle market companies in the Southern California region. Prior to forming SCP, Mr. Marshi managed Kensington Capital Corporation ("KCC"), another private-equity firm, with a similar focus. In addition, Mr. Marshi was the head of the Los Angeles firm of Kleinwort Benson, a British merchant bank, from 1987-1990.

William (Bill) Hansen

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Palm Desert, CA

William (Bill) Hansen is a co-founder of BDCIA, and the firm's Chief Marketing Officer ("CMO"). He is responsible for marketing to accredited investors, performance reporting and investor relations. Prior to co-founding BDCIA in 2008, Bill was also a co-founder of Southland Capital Partners ("SCP") with Mr. Marshi. Prior to establishing SCP, Mr. Hansen ran Hansen Capital - an investment banking firm in Los Angeles after relocating from New York City.