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Our latest educational webinar from Mesirow’s Investment Research team — Sumit Desai, Ken LaVelle and Tim Ewing — is now available to watch on demand (use passcode: MesirowWealth).
In this session, our team reviews what worked and what didn’t in 2025, shares views on the 2026 economic backdrop (including inflation, employment and interest rates), and expectations for global equities, fixed income and alternative investments. They also highlight key opportunities and risks for navigating our uncertain market environment.
When should you make a Roth conversion? Well, the answer is different for everyone. Gary Pattengale recently discussed the intricacies of this topic, with Jon Hansen on “Mesirow Monday” on WGN Radio 720.
Gary Pattengale, CFP® | Advanced Tax Specialist
For most individuals, taxes are a burden they hope to minimize. Yet, effective wealth management doesn’t just reduce taxes — it strategically aligns them with a client’s financial goals.
How these plans reduce current tax liability and enhance retirement income.
Richard Korengold recently attended the Lake County Partners second annual “ Invested Together” event along with fellow board member Angelo Kyle.
Joseph Andre, bottom left, represented Mesirow at this year's Chase Corporate Challenge. This year’s race benefitted Hope Chicago, who strives to build a more equitable Chicago by sending 30,000 Chicago students and parents through higher-education debt-free over the next decade.
Steve has been recognized by Forbes as a 2025 Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. According to Forbes.com, Forbes Top Advisor rankings evaluate quantitative and qualitative data, weighing factors “such as service models, compliance records and industry experience.”
Mesirow was proud to host a special volunteer day honoring the legacy of Richard Mesirow on December 7. In partnership with the Highland Park Community Foundation and Gratitude Generation, Mesirow employee volunteers and their families wrapped gifts, made cards and created holiday decorations for families in need. Steve and Daniel, along with some family members, joined in on the festivities.
Steve recently co-hosted a networking dinner with his colleague Bill Himmelstein from Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) at Prosecco restaurant in Chicago. Participants shared business challenges and opportunities that everyone learned from.
Steve co-hosted a Business Symposium Event with The Presidents Legacy Council, providing small business owners with important information about organizing their personal and business finances.
Mesirow and Cedille Records hosted a unique and unforgettable evening of opera, celebrating the work of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The audience was treated to a rare opportunity to hear the music of a forgotten genius. L’Amant Anonyme is the work of a remarkable man who overcame great obstacles to achieve success in a world that was often hostile to him.
ARTREACH is a networking group with an artistic twist. In addition to growing each other’s businesses, they like to explore and share non-profit organizations focused on the arts with friends and colleagues over food, drink and lively conversation.
May 8, 2025 | The team hosted an epic “Bluefin Tuna Breakdown Experience” for clients at Sushi Hall, which included networking with Mesirow estate and tax planning specialists.
September 11, 2024 | For the latest ARTREACH event the group hosted James Sherman. James has been a teacher of playwriting and acting in the Chicagoland area for many years. He joined the group to discuss his creative process as well as what playwriting is all about!
March 14, 2024 | There’s nothing like an evening with friends, colleagues and jazz by TRIO NEXUS. The TRIO is composed of three accomplished musical artists who also perform with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and NEXUS is what happens when the music they create connects with a contemporary audience.
November 8, 2023 | INTUIT has been Chicago’s destination for “Outsider art” since 1991. The term Outsider refers to the people who make it, as often as it characterizes the art they make: “Powerful art can be found in unexpected places and made by unexpected creators.” Guests had the pleasure of experiencing an amazing collection from INTUIT artists.
February 28, 2023 | Guests at this event enjoyed tales from 2nd Story Chicago, a Chicago-based nonprofit that works with storytellers to craft their stories through workshops/classes, and shares them through unique, live, theatrical experiences across the city.
October 11, 2022 |What a great opportunity to showcase art from the CASE Art Fund, which supports fine art photographers whose projects focus on humanitarian issues and create a positive impact on social awareness, human rights, and education.
Steven Mesirow
Achieving independence: The client, Mrs. Q, hit financial success at 50 years old, earning approximately $1.4 million per year. Prior to this later success, she had no significant savings.
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