our approach

deal structures

diversified business advisory focused on middle market operating companies, commerical real estate, and other strategic investments

we believe in a unique and customized consulting experience for each and every client.

  • Partnering with founder owner / operators
  • Corporate Carve Outs
  • Leasing & Acquisitions

who we are

Through SFO / MFO, AGDAN seeks to invest in companies that have established successful business models or  value add opportunity for growth. In particular, we look companies that exhibit the following characters

  • Companies that have generated between $3 million and $15 million of historical EBITDA.
  • Companies that operate Business Services, Consulting, Consumer Products and Commercial Real Estate & Development. 
  • Companies domiciled anywhere in the US.

We offer a range of consulting services, all designed to help your company reach its potential. 


$480M - Asset Under Management as of Jun 1, 2023

Nina Santos - Principal & Founder

Investments and Development

Founder and currently leads the Retail & Hospitality division. She advise and perform investment intensives on behalf of the company & Family Offices. Nina is responsible for providing  strategic leadership globally and delivering the company long term plans. In this role, she is Head of Business Investment Strategy and Development with a focus on the expansion of products and territories though inorganic and organic growth initiatives. 

Additionally, she is an established Advisor to some of  well known business brands, where she helps develop, market, and reposition brand along with their assets.

Through family offices and career experience, Nina has gained a wide range of different industries, ranging from retail,  product services,  to hospitality. She also holds a Real Estate Brokers License in NY, CT, NC, and FL. 


Robin Bowman - Managing Director

Debt Acquisition and Debt Sales Advisor

Currently leads the Debt Collector Acquisition and Debt Portfolio Sales within AGDAN. Robyn Bowman’s experience in the credit industry dates back to 1991 when she accepted a job at Triad Financial Services in Bloomington, MN. While earning a praise for high recovery rates, her services began to be sought after by the largest Recovery Agencies in the Minneapolis Area. Associated Bureaus Inc. was the largest agency in 1992. While with ABI, she earned eight consecutive “Collector of the Month” awards among a staff of 150 collectors. 


Anthony Tesselaar - Managing Director
Finance & IT Advisor - USA & Australia
Currently leads the Finance & Technology Sector within AGDAN and is a tax consultant since 2003 and is an expert in personal and business taxes. Having clients across the U.S. from small to large businesses and helping them protect their assets.
Prior to tax consultation, Anthony was the lead IT Administrator for Kroboth International in the U.S. and at ATI in Australia.
Was in the Royal Australian Army as a member of the Royal Australian Engineer Core specializing in Radio Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Site Manager, Security Manager, Demolitions, Weapons, Planning, Construction, Site Development, Road design and Construction.

Pablo Lopez - Managing Director
Alternative Investment Advisor - Costa Rica & Central America
Pablo manages the Alternative Investment Advisory for Costa Rica market within AGDAN. He is an active member of National Association of REALTORS, and holds a Real Estate License in the State of Connecticut. Pablo spends his time between Connecticut and Costa Rica.


Celine Buendia - Associate
Restaurant & Cruise Ship Advisor
Celine coordinates the Restaurant & Hotel sector within AGDAN and has been in the Hotel & Restaurant Management industry since 2013. She holds a B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management with a specialty in Cruise Ship Services. When she' takes off her Advisory Chef hat, she enjoys travelling and visiting well-hidden eats in New York City and surrounding areas.  


Lhorie Santos - Associate
Account Transaction - Dubai & Philippines
Lorie moved up the rank to manage her own portfolio of Retail Accounts, specializing in International Brands. She respectively graduated with Vocational focus in Computer Secretarial from De La Salle University -Emilio Aguinaldo College in Philippines. She spends her time in North Carolina and Dubai.​


Jaicel Asegurado 
Marketing & Public Relations Advisor
Founder & Editor in Chief for Teal magazine, Jaicel currently leads the AGDAN Marketing & PR efforts. She is a Broadcasting major who’s not only huge fan of print but also a museum and concert goer.  She is based out of both D.C. & New York City.


Kaelani Becker 

Research & Data Analyst