Headquarters: Chicago
AUM: $22.7 billion as of June 30
U.S. employees: 47
Years Won: 2017-2024
Three cool things:
- Celebrates new business accounts in fashion with Jeans Days in the office. Also recognizes employee achievements with catered lunches.
- Promotes a fun, social culture through activities such an annual employee golf tournament and periodic happy hours. Allows family and friends to attend the annual holiday party, where the CEO honors employees’ service milestones with gifts.
- Encourages community involvement through volunteering opportunities with organizations such as food bank program Nourishing Hope and literacy-focused nonprofit Open Books.
Employees say:
“The company does a good job of hiring people of high character. Couple that with the flat nature of the organization, and you really appreciate the benefits of working for a smaller organization.”
“Everyone is valued and recognized for their contributions. Management asks employees for feedback and suggestions for improvement and takes action on items where appropriate.”
“Excellent co-workers across the firm who respect each other and the work. Consistent communication about progress toward firm goals.”
