The independent financial services company Mesirow, which is owned by its employees, announced today that Brian D. Price has been named CEO of Mesirow Wealth Management. In this role, he oversees the firm’s private wealth division’s strategy, expansion, and market positioning. As of December 31, 2023, the business had over $10 billion in assets under administration or advisement.
After joining Mesirow in 2006, Price has held a number of roles, including Head of Advisory Services and President and Chief Operating Officer of Investment Banking. He has been the Interim Head of Wealth Management since November 2022, offering strategic guidance and spearheading both significant organic and inorganic expansion via acquisitions and important hiring. He is on the board of directors for Mesirow.
Under Brian’s direction, Mesirow’s CEO Natalie Brown stated, Over the past year, we’ve acquired Front Barnett, a leading RIA, and added new capabilities to our offering to clients. Under Brian’s direction, they anticipate steady organic development as well as momentum from prospective acquisitions and wise hires in the future.
Mesirow Wealth Management, ranked among Barron’s Top 100 RIA firms, provides a unique approach by emphasizing both expert investment selection across all markets and tailored, all-inclusive wealth plans that change with clients’ circumstances. This includes providing access to both traditional stock and bond opportunities and alternative investments.
Price expressed his honor at taking on this new responsibility and continuing our long tradition of providing generations of clients with exceptional service. He is excited about our upcoming growth and innovation as we expand into new markets and offer a wider range of complete wealth and financial planning services.
Price is involved in his community and donates to numerous nonprofits and philanthropic initiatives. He is a member of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital’s investment committee and board of directors. Furthermore, he is a member of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science board of directors’ executive committee.
Founded in 1937, Mesirow is a stand-alone financial services company owned by its employees. With locations all around the world and our headquarters in Chicago, we provide customers with individualized, tailored assistance in achieving their financial objectives while also making a positive impact on society. Our investments are focused on our customers, our communities, and our culture. We have the capacity to provide Advisory Services, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Global Investment Management.
