Mesirow Financial Unveils New Corporate Identity
Firm Continues 70-Year Tradition of Success, Takes Exciting New Look Forward
CHICAGO, January 2, 2008 — Mesirow Financial today announced that it has launched a new corporate identity to mark the next chapter in the firm's evolution. As a privately held firm that is continually inspired by clients and colleagues, Mesirow Financial has instituted the new tagline: "Independent Minds. Innovative Solutions." This statement is complimented by a new logo that is illustrative of the firm's core message, displaying an element which represents the flash of inspiration that occurs when the firm merges its collective business knowledge with superior client service. It will incorporate the new logo and branding standards between January 1st and March 31st of 2008.
The decision to launch a new logo and tagline was reflective of Mesirow Financial's growth in both scope and sophistication of services offered. The firm's professionals and commitment to clients remain the same. "It's imperative that we continue to embrace the past, and let our independence and innovation fuel our growth," said James C. Tyree, chairman and chief executive officer of Mesirow Financial. He continued, "Having celebrated our 70th anniversary last year, we can think of no better way to mark this milestone than with the next step in our firm's evolution. We look forward to continuing to leverage our independence and strengthen our focus on innovation for the benefit of our clients."
As a privately held firm, Mesirow Financial has the privilege of a genuine focus on clients. The firm can also offer clients an unbiased view, and consistently strives to provide the best possible solutions for their needs. For 70 years, Mesirow Financial has applied an innovative approach by maintaining a tradition of doing what it takes to service clients. The firm has been a pioneer in many ways – offering a diverse platform of services, creating multi-disciplinary teams to service clients more effectively and offering alternative investments in the early stages of their existence. This is evidenced in the many decades-long client relationships that continue to flourish today.
Founded in 1937, Mesirow Financial began as a one-man brokerage firm and has grown both organically and by strategic acquisitions to become a leading Chicago-based financial services firm and one of the largest independent financial services firms in the Midwest. During Tyree's 15-year tenure as CEO, the firm has grown to more than 1,100 employees and acquired more than 50 companies. Acquisitions of firms such as Stein & Company, a premier real estate organization, Near North Insurance Brokerage's Chicago office and Dann Insurance, two leading insurance agencies, and the U.S. Corporate Recovery practice from KPMG, have strengthened Mesirow Financial's ability to serve clients with a variety of needs.
Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Chicago. The firm is independent and employee-owned with $31 billion in assets under management and more than 1,100 employees in locations across the country and in the United Kingdom. With expertise in Investment Management, Investment Services, Insurance Services, Investment Banking, Consulting and Real Estate, Mesirow Financial strives to meet the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the firm posted $451 million in revenue, and had more than $230 million in capital as of September 30, 2007. For more information about Mesirow Financial, visit its Web site at www.mesirowfinancial.com.
For more information, contact: Julie Liedtke, Mesirow Financial, 312-595-7902.
The Mesirow Financial name and logo are registered service marks of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., © 2007, Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but is not necessarily complete and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. It should not be assumed that any recommendations incorporated herein will be profitable or will equal past performance. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment vehicle(s).
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