Dan Nicklaus is a Managing Director at ACT Capital Advisors, where he advises owners of founder-led and privately held companies on sales, recapitalizations, and exit planning. Over the past eight years, he has represented sellers across manufacturing, technology, professional services, and healthcare.
Dan has spent nearly his entire career in capital formation and financial services for middle-market, founder-owned, and family-held businesses, including serving as CFO of a diversified family office with assets exceeding $1 billion. Having structured capital, operated companies, and advised owners through transitions, he brings a practical understanding of how buyers evaluate businesses and how sellers can maximize value before going to market.
Dan holds FINRA Series 82 and 63 licenses. He earned a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from Pacific Lutheran University and a BA from Central Washington University. In his spare time, he volunteers with the CWU Alumni Association, raising scholarship funds and mentoring students.
