Michael Nessim is the CEO and Managing Partner of Kingswood U.S., bringing over 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Under his leadership, Kingswood has rapidly grown from its inception in 2018—when Mike acquired a broker-dealer and integrated his successful 35-advisor OSJ—into a premier financial services firm.

Today, over 360 professionals proudly call Kingswood home, contributing to the firm's recognition as a USA Today Best Advisory Firm of 2023 and 2024.

Mike has been actively involved in investment banking throughout his career, overseeing significant transactions for more than 200 clients. His accomplishments include founding and serving as CEO of Kingswood Acquisition Corporation (KWAC), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) that successfully raised $115 million in its initial public offering. KWAC completed its merger in March 2024, resulting in a publicly-traded entity with a pro forma enterprise value of $208 million, encompassing approximately 1,900 professionals within the financial services sector and approximately $23 billion in assets under management.

To drive Kingswood’s impressive growth trajectory, Mike spearheaded the development of a best-in-class platform for financial advisors, an automated alternatives investment system, a robust investment banking division, and an effective in-house recruitment team.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from C.W. Post University and currently maintains FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses.

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