Chosen as one of this year’s top firms based on employee surveys, Evaluation based on workplace policies practices philosophy and demographics, CHICAGO December 19 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced today that Pensions & Investments (P&I recognized the firm as a 2022 Best Places to Work in Money Management This eleventh-annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry This is Mesirow’s fifth time being recognized as a Best…, CEO Natalie A Brown, “We look forward to sustaining our reputation as an employer of choice in Chicago and across our industry both by nurturing our intentional culture and by providing best-in-class benefits to all employees” P&I partnered with Best Companies Group a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees  The first…

CHICAGO October 11 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that the firm has once again been named to Barrons Top 100 RIA Firms  list ranking #47 in 2022 Barron’s bases its annual ranking of independent advisory companies on assets managed by the firms technology spending staff diversity succession planning and other metrics    Each year Barron’s ranks the Top 100 RIA Firms…, 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 Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…

Shah to partner with CEO Board of Directors and executive leadership team, Focus will be on continued organic growth as well as expansion of products and offerings and geographic reach through strategic acquisitions and hires, CHICAGO April 8 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced the promotion of, Ketan Shah, to Chief Strategy Officer In this newly created role Shah will partner closely with Mesirow’s CEO Board of Directors and leadership team to develop and implement the firm’s strategic growth plans In addition to serving as Chief Strategy Officer Shah will continue with his existing responsibilities as the firm’s General Counsel and will continue to report to Natalie Brown Mesirow’s CEO  “Ketan’s…, Natalie Brown, Mesirow CEO “His strategic acumen and focus on generating growth will be instrumental as we continue to foster innovation and deliver exceptional results to our clients”  As Chief Strategy Officer Shah will focus on both near-term and long-term growth initiatives which include continuing to expand the firm’s alternatives platform and wealth management business via additional strategic hires and…, Ketan Shah, “and look forward to collaborating with talented leaders across the firm as we identify new opportunities strengthen our market position and continue our best-in-class service offerings to institutional corporate and individual investors worldwide” Shah joined Mesirow in 2012 and prior to assuming the role of Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel served as Head of Corporate Development…, 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 Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…

Mesirow announces a technology and fiduciary automation solution for broker-dealers to assist with their fiduciary management Cetera® Financial Group has signed on to become the initial partner Launched in response to the needs of the broker-dealer community Mesirow Financial Fiduciary Automation Service Technology (Mesirow Financial FAST® provides broker-dealers the same robust automation and…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices in 21 cities we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters our…

Program launched in May 2019 in partnership with Chicago-based Anixter Center Provides tailored work opportunities for individuals with disabilities Program to serve as springboard for similar corporate programs in Chicagoland Mesirow announced the one-year anniversary of the firm’s Opportunity and Inclusion Program which helps individuals with disabilities develop career/technical and soft…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices in 21 cities we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters our…, About Anixter Center, Anixter Center has proudly served hundreds of thousands of people in the Chicago area since 1919 Today we focus our work on serving people with disabilities behavioral health needs and people who are Deaf DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing through a variety of programs Learn more at  anixterorg

Firm hires Bradley Karelitz as Senior Vice President responsible for business development and fundraising Role will extend footprint of Mesirow Private Equity in the global institutional marketplace, CHICAGO April 20 2021, – Mesirow today announced that Bradley Karelitz has joined Mesirow Private Equity as Senior Vice President In this new role Brad will focus on business development and fundraising for the firm’s private equity products inclusive of primary partnership investments secondary investments and co-investments Brad will nurture key relationships develop new opportunities and enhance the firm’s coverage…, About Mesirow Private Equity, With approximately $66 billion of private equity commitments since its inception in 1982 Mesirow Private Equity enables a global institutional client base to invest broadly across the private equity asset class through diversified portfolios of highly sought-after managers and co-investment opportunities Mesirow Private Equity offers a unique team approach to the private equity market executed by…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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 Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…

Long-Term Commitment Mesirow Private Equity (MPE or the firm is focused on acting in the best long-term interests of its clients As such we believe that environmental social and corporate governance (ESG considerations are fundamental to risk management and operational excellence and businesses that manage ESG issues are often well positioned to create long-term value and demonstrate sustainable…, Principle 1, We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes, Principle 2, We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices , Principle 3, We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest, Principle 4, We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry, Principle 5, We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles , Principle 6, We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles ​ Read more

Mesirow Private Equity has nearly 40 years of investment experience in private markets, Deeply experienced team offers a differentiated approach to the private equity market, CHICAGO September 13 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced the successful final closings of its most recent private equity fund-of-funds and co-investment fund Mesirow Private Equity’s investment program provides investors access to high-quality primaries secondaries and co-investments “We are delighted with the support our fund-of-funds and co-investment fund received from…

Firm hires Chris Sheehan from Stifel as Managing Director and Jeff Wilke from Maryland Economic Development Corporation as Director Sheehan and Wilke will focus on serving public and private sector clients in the State of Maryland and other states along the east coast Roles expand the firm’s public finance presence in the mid-Atlantic region CHICAGO August 11 2021 – Mesirow Financial Holdings Inc…

23% increase in assets under management in 2021 propelling the company to #13,  , CHICAGO May 16 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced that the firm ranked 13th in Crain’s Chicago’s List of Top Money Managers for 2022 The annual list details the top 25 firms as ranked by assets under management as of December 31 2021 Not only did Mesirow rank highly in terms of assets under management but it was also one of the few firms that checked every box in the…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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 Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…