About
Kristy Nichols is a Financial Analyst at Ashford Capital Management Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware, where she is responsible for proprietary investment research, evaluating management teams, and performing rigorous due diligence for the firm’s specialized focus on small capitalization growth companies. Her investment activities center on identifying and assessing opportunities among small-cap firms with strong fundamentals and scalable business models, working closely with Ashford Capital’s research team to construct portfolios that target early-stage growth leaders before they are widely recognized by institutional investors.
Nichols’ career reflects strong analytical skills across investment management and operations. Prior to joining Ashford Capital in 2006, she held roles including International Operations Specialist at Brandywine Global Investment Management, where she managed foreign trade settlement and reconciliations, and Bookkeeper at Selah Legal Technology, LLC. Her experience spans international asset servicing, financial modeling, and portfolio operations, bringing multi-faceted expertise to Ashford’s small-cap investment strategy.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Accounting and Finance from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Arts in French, International Politics, History, and Identity-Based Conflict from Hope College. Nichols’s professional background and research contributions underscore Ashford Capital Management’s reputation for rigorous original research and a disciplined, bottom-up approach to small-cap equity investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Capital Management | Financial Analyst | Sep 2006 to Present | Areas of expertise: ► Research and analysis: Creates and aids other analysts in the creation and projection of financial models through bottom-up research. ► Operations: Manages domestic and internati... |
| Selah Legal Technology, LLC | Bookkeeper | Nov 2015 to Mar 2019 | Duties: ► Payroll ► Accounts Payable and Receivable ► Expense Account Management ► Vendor Tracking ► Account Reconciliation |
| Brandywine Global Investment Management | International Operations Specialist | Feb 2005 to Sep 2006 | Duties: ► Foreign trade settlement ► Time Deposits ► Commercial Paper ► Foreign Exchanges ► Account Reconciliation |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | International Trade Specialist | Jan 2003 to Feb 2005 | ► Settled fixed income and equity trades in many international markets. ► Reconciled base currency to USD at the trade level. ► Partnered with client service teams to ensure excellent service for high... |
Education
Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
2015 — 2018
Hope College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French, International Politics, History, Identity-Based Conflict
1998 — 2002