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CIBC Private Wealth Advisors
CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. operates as a multi-family office headquartered in Chicago. The firm was founded in 2000. It draws on the banking heritage...
CIBC Private Wealth Advisors
CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. operates as a multi-family office headquartered in Chicago. The firm was founded in 2000. It draws on the banking heritage and capital of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to oversee investment advisory, estate planning, philanthropy and fiduciary solutions for affluent families, foundations, endowments and family enterprises across the United States—delivering evergreen growth capital.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2000
AUM
$107B
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
181 West Madison Street 36th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Principals
Jack Markwalter
CEO of CIBC Private Wealth Management US; Chairman of CPWA
John Huber
Managing Director and Co-head of Team Geneva Advisors
Kevin Li
Head of CIBC US Region
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors?
Jack Markwalter serves as CEO of CIBC Private Wealth Management US and Chairman of CPWA. John Huber acts as Managing Director and Co-head of Team Geneva Advisors.
How is CIBC Private Wealth Advisors related to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce serves as the ultimate parent company. The relationship supplies banking heritage and capital for U.S. advisory operations.
Does CIBC Private Wealth Advisors participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm uses both fund-of-funds commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs. Confirmed investment types include private equity, hedge funds and real estate.
What asset classes receive allocation at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors?
Allocations cover private equity at 9.5 percent current, real estate, hedge funds, private credit, infrastructure and natural resources.
Where does CIBC Private Wealth Advisors maintain geographic exposure?
Primary operations and holdings sit in North America. Indicated exposure extends to Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Does CIBC Private Wealth Advisors maintain philanthropic structures?
The firm runs CIBC Sustainable Investment Strategies Impact Donations, directing 5 percent of management fees from sustainable ETFs to climate activities since 2021.
What recent operational event affected CIBC Private Wealth Advisors posture?
February 2025: Acquired a family office based in St. Louis and New York (per WealthManagement.com, February 2025).
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