Niko Pantazides

Niko joined the Affiance Financial team in July, 2024. As an Investment Analyst/Trader, Niko is responsible for managing daily trading-related functions including entering trade orders, making database updates, and reporting. He also assists with block trading and supports the investment department with research related to the firm’s investment process.

Niko obtained his degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, where he studied Finance and Financial Modeling. Throughout his undergraduate career he took part in multiple internships, the most recent of which at O’Brien-Staley Partners where he was a Trading Analyst.

Get to know Niko—

• In his free time, he enjoys going for walks with his German Shepherd, Rocket, and playing soccer with friends.
• He played violin for eight years in the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies orchestra.  
• Niko has an older brother, Thanasi, and niece, Irini, whom he spends time with whenever possible.