About
Zach Wade is a Senior Associate at Gladstone Capital Corporation based in Washington, DC, confirmed by multiple organizational directories and corporate listings. In his current position, he plays a key role in evaluating and executing private debt and equity investments, contributing to the firm's lower middle market lending and investment activities.
He brings direct experience in deal execution and credit analysis, focusing on private debt and private equity transactions targeting lower middle market companies across a broad range of industries. Prior to his current role, Zach served as an Associate at Gladstone Capital and as an Investment Banking Analyst at CKS Advisors, strengthening his analytical and transactional expertise.
Zach holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Lake Forest College, providing a strong foundation for his work in corporate finance and investment management. His responsibilities span due diligence, underwriting, and portfolio management, with a particular emphasis on originating and executing transactions in sectors typical of Gladstone Capital’s portfolio, such as business services, manufacturing, and industrials.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Capital Corporation | Senior Associate | Jul 2023 to Present | — |
| Gladstone Capital Corporation | Associate | Dec 2021 to Jun 2023 | — |
| CKS Advisors | Investment Banking Analyst | May 2021 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Bank of America | AVP; Commercial Credit Lending Officer | Jan 2021 to May 2021 | — |
| Bank of America | Global Banking and Markets Wholesale Credit Analyst | Jun 2019 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Lake Forest College | Quantitative Resource Center Tutor | Jan 2017 to May 2019 | — |
| Bank of America | Global Banking and Markets Wholesale Credit Summer Analyst | Jun 2018 to Aug 2018 | — |
| Guggenheim Partners | Operations Intern | Jan 2018 to May 2018 | — |
| Unified Disaster Resources | Assistant Project Coordinator Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
| Toroso Investments | Social Media Marketing and Business Development Intern | Jan 2017 to May 2017 | — |
| Lifetime Fitness | Life Guard Supervisor | May 2012 to Aug 2015 | — |
Education
Lake Forest College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Finance
2015 — 2019
