Mesirow deepens Wealth Management platform, hires industry veteran Paul Arnold

• Arnold brings 20+ years of investment management experience, most recently as Global Head of Multi-Asset Research at Morningstar Investment Management.
• Arnold's role supports Mesirow Wealth Management's ongoing investment in research, portfolio construction and differentiated investment solutions for advisors and clients.

CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced that Paul Arnold, former Global Head of Multi-Asset Research at Morningstar Investment Management, joined Mesirow Wealth Management as Managing Director, Head of Investment Solutions, effective August 3, 2026. Arnold will help deepen the firm's research offerings by translating sophisticated investment research into practical strategies.

"We're continuing to build a best-in-class investment platform for our advisors and clients, and bringing Paul in is an important step in that strategy," said Brian D. Price, CEO, Mesirow Wealth Management. "As we look to the future, we are investing in the people, capabilities and solutions that will help us serve clients and their families across generations. Paul's depth of experience in investment research, portfolio construction, manager due diligence and investment solutions will help us continue to strengthen and differentiate our offering."

During his tenure at Morningstar, Arnold translated research into investment strategies, serving as the head of their multi-asset portfolio management team, which managed over $10 billion in assets. In that role, he was the lead portfolio manager for the firm's ETF Asset Allocation, Active-Passive Asset Allocation and ESG Asset Allocation managed portfolio series.

Arnold will collaborate closely with the Mesirow Wealth Management research team to strengthen the firm's investment platform. His responsibilities include strategic asset allocation, manager research and due diligence, portfolio construction and the development of differentiated investment solutions.

"Joining Mesirow Wealth Management is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a talented team that is laser-focused on helping people achieve their financial goals," said Arnold. "I look forward to building on the firm's strong investment capabilities and deepening the resources we have to support and empower our advisors and clients."

Arnold holds a bachelor's degree in finance and international business from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a Master's of Business Administration, with honors, in analytical finance and economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. Additionally, he serves on the Anti-Defamation League Midwest Regional Board and is a founding member of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Mesirow Wealth Management is Mesirow's founding capability, connecting clients to what matters today and across generations. Mesirow Wealth Management's Wealth Advisors provide personal, comprehensive planning that integrates investment management with tax-aware strategies, estate planning considerations and long-term financial planning to help individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

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About Mesirow

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture.

Mesirow has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business multiple times and is one of Barron's Top 100 RIA firms. To learn more, visit mesirow.com, follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to Spark, our quarterly newsletter.

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