Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC

Peter Karmin is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Karmin serves on the Board of Trustees at Rhodes College. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and routinely uses derivatives and options strategies in client portfolios.

Thomas Weil is a financial advisor with Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC in Highland Park, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fort Sheridan Advisors since 2012 and Aurora Securities Inc. since 2024. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and is involved in private funds and institutional mandates across multiple asset classes.

Douglas Purcell is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Aurora Securities, Western International Securities, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. since 2011. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach that integrates quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and actively uses derivatives and option strategies in client accounts.

Stuart Loren is a financial advisor with Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fort Sheridan Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Karmin Capital Management. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary asset management and pension consulting. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach that combines quantitative tools with qualitative judgment and is involved in private investments and liquidation management for private funds.

Alissa Hirsh is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hall Capital Partners LLC and Western International Securities, Inc. She is also involved with Karmin Capital Management. Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and institutional advisory services to family offices, high-net-worth individuals, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and other businesses. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented approach using quantitative optimization, computer models, technical analysis, and qualitative judgment.

Richard Preston is a ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 1996 to 2026 before joining Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC in 2026. Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and institutional advisory services to family offices, high-net-worth individuals, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and other businesses. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented approach that incorporates quantitative optimization, computer models, technical analysis, and qualitative judgment, managing portfolios under individualized mandates with ongoing monitoring and client reviews.

Alison Wilson is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Aurora Securities and Western International Securities. She serves as Secretary of the Board for Hounds of Honor, a nonprofit organization. Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and institutional advisory services to family offices, high-net-worth individuals, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and other businesses. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented approach that combines quantitative optimization, computer models, technical analysis, and qualitative judgment to manage customized portfolios and oversee sub-advisers.

Nicole Hansen is a financial advisor at Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fort Sheridan Advisors, she held roles at Davidson Hospitality Group and the University of Nebraska. Fort Sheridan Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a long-term, value-investor approach combined with quantitative and qualitative methods, and is known for its use of derivatives and private investment activities.