Tom Panoplos is a Senior Managing Director and Relationship Manager in Mesirow Retirement Advisory Services. He specializes in designing and implementing investment and retirement plans for individuals, families and businesses. He also assists in the overall planning process, when applicable, for individuals and families. For businesses, he serves as an investment consultant to both retirement plan sponsors and participants.

Prior to joining Mesirow in 2001, Tom worked in the mergers and acquisitions group at an international public accounting firm. He has extensive experience in securities analysis and valuation and has been involved in various aspects of the financial markets for 28 years.

Tom is a member of the Chicago Illini Leadership Council and is actively involved with the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bronze Tablet award winner. Tom successfully passed the CPA exam.