Tony Valentino is a Client Relationship Specialist in Mesirow Wealth Management He is responsible for the day-to-day client services and communications Tony has four years of experience in the financial services industry Prior to joining Mesirow in 2024 Tony worked as a Practice Manager at Ironbridge Wealth Counsel starting in 2021 Prior to that he held a position as a Seasonal Client Associate…

Tracey Ungaretta is Managing Director of Asset Management in Mesirow Institutional Real Estate Direct  She is involved in all aspects of managing the group’s real estate assets Tracey has over 30 years of multifamily management experience with a background that includes development marketing financial performance and overall property operations Prior to joining Mesirow Tracey was at Greystar…

Trina Johnson Gardner is a Vice President and Client Relationship Specialist in Mesirow Wealth Management She is responsible for day-to-day client service and communications including client portfolio analysis trade processing account processing and documentat ion She has served as an active member of the Mesirow Wealth Management Client Experience Committee Trina joined the firm in 2003 and has…

Troy Hudetz is a Senior Analyst in Mesirow CTL and Structured Products He is responsible for supporting the team in research and analysis Prior to joining Mesirow in 2025 Troy worked at MetLife Investment Management as a commercial real estate loan production and loan management analyst Troy earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in Business from Northwestern University and a…

July 27 2023 |, By, Mesirow Currency Management, Weak Currency and Strong Inflation Bedevil Turkey, Unconventional economic policies are making it hard for Turkey to avoid a monetary mess  An economy beset by high inflation lack of foreign exchange reserves and ever-changing financial leadership have led to a weak currency that’s likely to become weaker Monetary and fiscal policies result in ailing lira Irregular monetary and fiscal management is reflected in a feeble lira that continues to…, Explore, Get it wholesale, Foreign exchange trades settle two days after trading Could they settle in 30 seconds Read article, Central Bank Digital Currencies, What do CBDCs mean for the US dollar as the world’s major reserve currency Read article

Award honors leadership innovation and community impact across the Chicago financial services landscape, Brian Price and Nat Sager recognized for outstanding contributions and strategic vision, Mesirow Wealth Management and Mesirow Capital Markets continue to grow both organically and through strategic acquisition, CHICAGO July 16 2025, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that two of its senior business leaders –, Brian Price, and, Nat Sager, – have been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance list 1 The recognition honors their individual contributions to the financial industry and broader community as well as the continued momentum of Mesirow Wealth Management and Mesirow Capital Markets respectively The Crain’s Notable Leaders in Finance list celebrates individuals who hold senior leadership roles in the…, Richard S Price, Executive Chairman of Mesirow “Their leadership and expertise continue to shape Mesirow’s independent employee-owned culture across our diverse lines of business This recognition reflects their accomplishments as well as their commitment to serving our clients and communities”, Brian Price, As CEO of Mesirow Wealth Management Brian Price leads the strategy growth and market positioning of the firm’s private wealth business which encompasses $125B in assets 2 Brian oversees the firms Wealth Advisors as well as research due diligence and client service professionals He is a member of the Mesirow Board of Directors is integral to Mesirow’s strategic acquisitions and overall firm…, Nat Sager, Nat Sager is President of Mesirow Capital Markets Since 2018 Nat has overseen private debt capital raising and fixed income investment banking services offering tailored advice and financing for real estate operators seeking securitized debt solutions Nat spearheads Mesirow’s volume growth and product diversity driving $25B+ of issuance since 2010 3 Nat works across Mesirow Capital Markets on…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…

Demystifying codes and exchange rates, Currencies can be confusing but they aren’t difficult to understand when you know the basics To help clear up the confusion Mesirow will post articles throughout 2025 that cover key topics about currency basics This series will include explanations on how currencies are quoted (topic of this article how countries manage their national currencies and the essentials of currency hedging  Currencies…, base currency, the, quote currency, and the, exchange rate, These are identified using standardized three-letter codes established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO For example, USD, United States Dollar, EUR, Euro, JPY, Japanese Yen These codes combine the two-letter ISO country code with the first letter of the currency name For instance US + D(ollar =, USD, However there are exceptions such as the Russian ruble In 1998 Russia redenominated its currency replacing 1000 old rubles (RUR with one new ruble (RUB The ISO code was updated accordingly The exchange rate shows how much of the quote currency is equivalent to one unit of the base currency (Figure 1 For example if the US dollar – Russian ruble exchange rate is 981022 it means 1 USD can be…, Translation One US dollar can be exchanged for  981022 Russian rubles, What do changes in exchange rates mean If an exchange rate increases the base currency is said to be strengthening If it decreases the base currency is weakening Because currency pairs reflect the relationship between two currencies when one currency strengthens the other weakens For example If the Russian ruble exchange rate rises (eg from 92 to 98 the base currency – USD  – strengthens relative…, USDRUB Exchange rate, Day 1 89 Day 2 87 Day 3 87 Day 4 (yesterday 92 Day 5 (today 98 Figure 2 RUBLES PER US DOLLAR , The dollar rose from yesterdays rate of 92 to 98 and The ruble fell to 98 from yesterdays rate of 92 are equivalent statements , Why it matters Understanding currency quotes is the first step in navigating the confusing world of foreign exchange By learning how exchange rates are presented and what they signify you’ll gain a clearer view of the economic trends and market forces shaping currency values  Check back for more insights as we explore the world of currencies and their role in the global economy  , Explore more currency insights, Four strategies to reduce liquidity management stress, Different approaches can help investors manage the liquidity challenges associated with their currency program  Read article, Safe haven currency hedging, Why do US and Swiss pension funds use different currency risk strategies Read article