Company Information

Mesirow Financial was founded in 1937 when Norman Mesirow purchased a seat on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Since then, we have become a leading Chicago-based financial services firm and one of the largest independent financial services providers in the Midwest. Highlights from our firm's history

Key Facts and Figures
  • One of the largest independent financial services firm in Chicago
  • Founded in 1937
  • Headquartered in Chicago Illinois
  • Locations across the globe
  • Approximately 1,200 employees
  • Revenues of $510 million for fiscal year ended 31 March 2011
  • Amount in capital: $302 million for fiscal year ended 31 March 2011
  • The Investment Management division advises on assets of $59.1 billion, of which $31.0 billion are in currency and commodities, as of 30 September 2011