Howard M. Rossman Chairman, Advanced Strategies Vice Chairman, Executive Committee Member, Board of Directors 321 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-595-7301

Area of Focus: Hedge Fund of Funds

Profile:

• President and founder of Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc.
• Joined Mesirow Financial in 1985
• Responsible for all aspects of fund management, including manager due diligence, strategy analysis and asset allocation

Accomplishments:

• Began investing in hedge funds in 1983
• Has authored numerous articles on alternative strategies
• Frequently speaks at conferences regarding nontraditional investing and asset allocation

Education:

• A.B., Princeton University
• M.A., The University of Oregon
• Ph.D. The California Institute of Integral Studies

Affiliations:

• Cancer Wellness Center, past president, investment committee, group leader
• Hedge Fund Cares, sponsoring member