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Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

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Client AUM

$12,978,199,000

Clients

14,056

Advisors

91

across 11 offices

About

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management and financial planning and also acts as investment manager to affiliated feeder funds that invest substantially all of their assets in affiliated institutional real estate and private equity master funds. Clients include private individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, state and municipal government entities, charitable organizations and other institutional clients, with access to both third‑party managers and proprietary private investment products.

In constructing portfolios MFIM typically prepares an Investment Policy Statement, sets asset allocation targets and applies quantitative and qualitative due diligence across mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs and alternative investments, and it may engage third‑party sub‑advisors to implement specialized strategies. The firm also internally manages a Quality Dividend Strategy and offers qualified clients access to proprietary feeder funds and other private investments managed by affiliated Mesirow entities.

The brochure discloses that MFIM is part of a broader financial services group, including an affiliated broker‑dealer (MFI) and a clearing relationship with National Financial Services, and identifies affiliations that extend to municipal advisory, real‑estate brokerage, pension consulting and commodity trading/commodity pool operations. The firm’s use of proprietary products and feeder structures, its disclosed marketing practices (including endorsements, third‑party ratings and hypothetical performance), and a prior SEC settlement in July 2022 regarding disclosure of revenue sharing are notable features that create additional conflict‑of‑interest and oversight considerations for prospective clients.

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Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Some clients may pay a flat annual fee as negotiated for planning and/or advisory services

Other

Account minimum: $4,000 minimum annual fee (can be reduced or waived at discretion) Minimum fee: $4,000 minimum annual fee, which can be reduced or waived at MFIM's discretion Fee-only: Annual investment advisory fee generally about 1.00%, negotiable based on assets, complexity, relationship, or flat annual fee as negotiated

Main office

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353 N. Clark St

Chicago IL 60654

Advisors at this office

57

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Also doing business as

Mesirow Asset Management Inc · Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

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Advisors at this firm

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Norman S

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Norman Schlismann is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 46 years of industry experience. Schlismann has been with Mesirow Financial since 2001. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients, including private individuals, institutional investors, and government entities. The firm employs both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products while applying quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Daniel N

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Daniel Nyhan is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 2015. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension plans, government entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs an investment process that includes setting asset allocation targets and conducting due diligence across a range of asset classes, offering access to both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Luis T

Series 63, Series 66

Highland Park, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Luis Trujillo is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Union Bank & Trust Co. from 2019 to 2023. Mesirow Financial Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary private investments and third-party managers, applying both quantitative and qualitative due diligence in portfolio construction.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Jennifer R

Series 63, Series 65

Highland Park, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Jennifer Rosenblum is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Mesirow Financial since 1997. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division serves private individuals, pension plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, employing a process that includes setting asset allocation targets, conducting due diligence across various investment types, and offering access to both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Michael B

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Michael Bryan is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Mesirow Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation practice as a sole proprietor. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes and offers access to proprietary private investment products and affiliated feeder funds.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Sophia Y

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Sophia Yudkowsky is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Mesirow Financial, Inc. since 2017. Sophia serves on the Myra Rubenstein Weis Leadership Board, focusing on educating and empowering people to make informed decisions to prevent hereditary cancers. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, institutional clients, and government entities. The firm utilizes a comprehensive investment process that includes setting asset allocation targets, due diligence on various investment vehicles, and access to proprietary private investment products.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Stephanie F

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Stephanie Feldman is an advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Mesirow Financial since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Feldman serves as Co-Treasurer for the parent organization of Solomon Schechter Day School, a nonprofit private elementary school. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, institutional clients, and government entities. The firm employs both third-party managers and proprietary investment products, focusing on diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, and alternatives.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Alexander G

Series 66

Los Angeles, CA

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Alexander Gordon is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Brown Wealth Management. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm integrates third-party managers and proprietary private investment products within diversified portfolios, applying both quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Katrina J

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Katrina Jones is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mesirow Financial Investment Management and Mesirow Financial since 2021, with prior experience at Bankers Life Securities and TradeStation. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs quantitative and qualitative due diligence in portfolio construction and offers access to proprietary private investment products and third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Erin S

Series 66

Highland Park, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Erin Sheahan is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and recently began her career in the industry. Prior to joining Mesirow, she held roles in education and hospitality. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. offers investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, institutional clients, and government entities. The firm uses both proprietary and third-party products, applying quantitative and qualitative due diligence to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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James G

Series 66

Highland Park, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

James Gaines is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division serves private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, governmental entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning, utilizing both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products tailored through quantitative and qualitative due diligence.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Craig P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Craig Price is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding the CFP® designation with 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Imprint Wealth LLC, Impact Capital Funds, Inc., Laidlaw Wealth Management, CapitalRock Financial, and Hayden Royal. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to private individuals, institutional clients, and government entities. The firm employs a disciplined investment process involving asset allocation, due diligence, and access to proprietary private investment products and third-party managers.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Nancy Z

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Nancy Zehr is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including American Global Wealth Management, Imprint Wealth, Laidlaw & Company (UK), and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary of a local nonprofit robotics foundation supporting a school district program and participates as a poll inspector and assistant clerk for elections in Martin County, Florida. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to a range of clients including private individuals, institutional investors, and government entities. The firm employs a structured investment process and offers access to proprietary and third-party investment products, including institutional real estate and private equity funds.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Wenli T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Wenli Tan is a financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mesirow since 2009, also working briefly at Precision Fiduciary Partners LLC. Mesirow Financial Investment Management’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured investment process involving Investment Policy Statements, asset allocation, due diligence, and may use third-party sub-advisors alongside proprietary private investment products.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Darren F

ChFC®, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

Darren Feld is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Mesirow Financial, Inc. since 2004. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to private individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, government entities, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products, applying quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various asset classes and offering access to specialized strategies and proprietary feeder funds.

Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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