Our Team

Offering a broad spectrum of financing options, including common equity, preferred equity, and debt, tailored to meet unique client needs

Peter Martenson

MANAGING PARTNER

Peter brings 25+ years of private capital markets experience to Aviara Partners. Previously, he served as the global head of Private Capital Advisory at Stifel | Eaton Partners. Prior to Eaton, Peter was a Managing Director at Macquarie Funds Management where he led and implemented a global direct investment fund of funds strategy.

Peter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in Oceanography, earned an MBA from Yale University, and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College.

Andrew Lobas

PARTNER

Andrew brings over 15 years of private capital markets experience. Previously, he led deal origination and process management for Stifel | Eaton Partners' Direct Equity team. Prior to Eaton, Andrew was an LP investing in private equity fund and direct investments at Corrum Capital.

Andrew graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University with a BSBA in Finance and Accounting and earned an MBA from the University of Cambridge in England.

Justin Icardo

PARTNER

Justin brings over 15 years of experience across M&A, finance, and private capital markets. Previously, he led deal origination and process management for Stifel | Eaton Partners' Direct Equity and GP-led Secondaries teams. Prior to Eaton, Justin served as an M&A investment banker at Harris Williams.

Justin graduated from San Diego State University with a BSBA in Finance and earned an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

Nathan Yeo

DIRECTOR

Nate brings 5+ years of private capital markets experience. Previously, he led deal underwriting and execution for Stifel | Eaton Partners' Direct Equity and GP-led Secondaries teams. Prior to Eaton, Nate served as a Deals Consultant at PwC focused on Private Equity liquidity events.

Nate graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BSBA in Accounting & Information Management and earned a Master of Accountancy from the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business.

Steven Silvio

DIRECTOR

Steve brings over 10 years of experience across private capital markets. Previously, he was a member of Stifel | Eaton Partners' North American Coverage team, where he focused on serving family offices. Prior to Eaton, he served on the Institutional Sales team for Morgan Stanley’s Investment Management business.
 
Steve graduated from Columbia University with a BA in International Politics and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (inactive).

Steven Silvio

DIRECTOR

Steve brings over 10 years of experience across private capital markets. Previously, he was a member of Stifel | Eaton Partners' North American Coverage team, where he focused on serving family offices. Prior to Eaton, he served on the Institutional Sales team for Morgan Stanley’s Investment Management business.
 
Steve graduated from Columbia University with a BA in International Politics and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (inactive).

Reggie Walker

VICE-PRESIDENT

Reggie brings 10+ years of experience across private capital, defense technology, and military aviation. Previously, he served on the investment team at Leonid Capital Partners, where he evaluated and structured credit investments for U.S. defense and government technology companies. Prior to Leonid, Reggie served as a UH-1Y helicopter pilot and Forward Air Controller in the Marine Corps.

Reggie graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Finance and earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Ethan Hughes

ASSOSCIATE

Ethan brings 2+ years of private capital markets experience. Previously, he was a member of the deal underwriting and execution team for Stifel | Eaton Partners' Secondaries team working on Direct Equity, GP-led, LP-led, and GP stake transactions.

Ethan graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in Economics where he was also a member of the Track and Field team competing in the Decathlon and Triple Jump.

Ethan Hughes

ASSOSCIATE

Ethan brings 2+ years of private capital markets experience. Previously, he was a member of the deal underwriting and execution team for Stifel | Eaton Partners' Secondaries team working on Direct Equity, GP-led, LP-led, and GP stake transactions.

Ethan graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in Economics where he was also a member of the Track and Field team competing in the Decathlon and Triple Jump.

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