Di Costa Partners Welcomes Nicholas Nichols as Managing Director

Di Costa Partners (DCP), a strategic advisory and proxy solicitation company focused exclusively on registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs & closed-end funds) and subsidiary of Morrow Sodali, today announced the addition of Nicholas Nichols as Managing Director.  In this role, Nick will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for our customers in the registered funds space.

Prior to joining DCP, Nick was Vice President of the Risk and Compliance Intelligence Group at DST (now SS&C).  Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer at KEANE, a leading provider of unclaimed property communications, compliance and consulting services in the U.S. He also spent over a decade working at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and a boutique-consulting firm where his focus was mergers, acquisitions and process reengineering activities. Nick serves on the Board of Directors for the Expect Miracles Foundation, which rallies the financial services industry to invest in life-saving cancer research and advanced patient care programs nationwide.

“Nick is a strong addition to the DCP team and will be instrumental in helping expand our footprint in the funds sector. Nick is a known quantity in the fund business expanding our relationships with fund companies and helping drive strategic initiatives to provide clients with exceptional service,” commented Steve Messinger, President of DCP.

“I am thrilled to join the DCP team.  DCP is very well positioned to grow, offering a unique analytical and solicitation model to help registered funds achieve their vote requirements,” said Mr. Nichols. “It’s a very exciting time in the mutual fund and ETF markets as they continue to change at a rapid pace with mergers, acquisitions and regulatory developments.  I look forward to bringing new tailored solutions to our clients.”

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