Nick Disimile joined B. Riley Advisory Services as director of business development for the Southwest region.

Disimile joined from J.P. Morgan’s asset-based lending group, where he served as vice president of originations and was responsible for sourcing credit facilities and financing solutions ranging from $5 million to $100 million.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nick to our team as we continue to expand our coverage of the Southwest market while serving as a valuable partner to lenders, private equity groups and companies,” Bill Soncini, national marketing manager for B. Riley Advisory Services, said. “Nick’s deep experience in asset-based lending will ensure his ability to relate to our clients’ appraisal and valuation needs and help to limit execution risk during the diligence process.”

Disimile will work with David Seiden, who oversees the Southeast and Southwest regions for B. Riley Advisory Services, and will be focused on supporting and expanding the firm’s relationships with lenders and private equity firms in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and parts of Texas.