Martin B. Kaplan Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Strategies Executive Committee Member, Board of Directors 321 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-595-7302

Area of Focus: Hedge Fund of Funds

Profile:

• Senior Managing Director of Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc.
• Joined Mesirow Financial, Inc. in 1995
• Responsible for all aspects of fund management, including manager due diligence, strategy analysis and asset allocation
• Serves as a member of the Investment Committee and Management Committee for Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc.
• Previously an attorney with the law firm of Katten Muchin & Zavis, specializing in matters involving securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and sports law
• Passed Illinois Bar Exam -1993
• Holds numerous NASD licenses, including Series 7, 31 and 65

Accomplishments:

• Frequent speaker at industry trade conferences

Education:

• B.A., University of Texas – Austin
• J.D., George Washington University – National Law Center

Affiliations:

• Illinois Bar Association, past member
• American Bar Association, past member
• Involved in a number of charitable and philanthropic activities