Nick Engelbart

As Managing Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy, Nick Engelbart oversees mergers and acquisitions and strategic growth opportunities for Carson Group.

Nick’s career at Carson began in 2018, serving as Vice President of M&A. He swiftly moved into the role of Vice President of Corporate Strategy and then further advanced to the role of CFO in 2020. As CFO, Nick was instrumental in establishing Carson’s partnership with Bain Capital in 2021. In 2023, Nick was once again asked to lend his expertise, this time focusing exclusively on the firm’s rapidly expanding M&A strategy. Nick’s forward-thinking leadership has laid the foundation for Carson’s exponential growth. Since joining the firm, he has led the company through more than 100 opportunities spanning acquisitions, minority stake ownership and partner M&A.

Prior to joining Carson, Nick served as Director of Corporate Development and Planning for Intrado, where he executed over 15 acquisitions totaling more than $1 billion in aggregate purchase price. Nick also understands the challenges inherent to starting and growing a business with earlier experiences in venture capital and private equity. He enjoys working with Carson’s network of more than 500 entrepreneurial and growth minded financial advisors.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and economics and a master’s in finance from Creighton University.

Outside of work, Nick is dedicated to his community. A committed supporter of the Muchemore Foundation Board, he channels his financial expertise by awarding scholarships to local colleges and Boys and Girls Club affiliates. Family holds a central place in Nick’s life. The proud father of four young children, including one sweet girl and three active boys, he passionately embraces the role of youth sports coach, nurturing teamwork and mentorship alongside his kids’ growth.