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Mesirow Advanced Strategies
Mesirow Advanced Strategies is the institutional alternatives unit of Mesirow, focusing on private credit, hedge funds, and infrastructure allocations.
Mesirow Advanced Strategies
MESIROW ADVANCED STRATEGIES INC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 1990. It has one employee.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who is the head of Mesirow Advanced Strategies?
The current leadership for Mesirow Advanced Strategies is not publicly listed in a specific named role. The broader Mesirow firm is led by CEO Richard S. Price, but the Advanced Strategies unit does not prominently feature a named head in public sources (per public record).
What is the investment strategy of Mesirow Advanced Strategies?
The division invests across private credit, hedge funds, and infrastructure, using a multi-manager approach that selects external fund managers. It also facilitates direct co-investments and advisory mandates for institutional clients such as pension funds and endowments.
Is Mesirow Advanced Strategies a family office or a fund of funds?
It is neither. It is an asset management division within Mesirow Financial, a financial services firm. Its clients are institutional investors, and it functions as an outsourced CIO and fund of funds for alternatives allocations.
Does Mesirow Advanced Strategies invest in direct deals?
Yes, it participates in direct co-investments alongside its fund-of-funds vehicles, particularly in private credit and infrastructure. However, the majority of its activity involves allocating capital to external managers selected through its due diligence process.
Where is Mesirow Advanced Strategies headquartered?
The division operates from Mesirow's headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, with no publicly disclosed additional offices specific to Advanced Strategies.
What types of clients does Mesirow Advanced Strategies serve?
The unit primarily serves institutional clients, including corporate and public pension funds, endowments, foundations, and insurance companies. It does not focus on individual high-net-worth investors.
How does Mesirow Advanced Strategies source its investment opportunities?
Sourcing comes through Mesirow's broader platform, which includes investment banking, capital markets, and advisory services. This network provides deal flow and manager relationships for the Advanced Strategies team to evaluate.
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