– Lunceford named one of the 50 Business Leaders of Color for 2021 by Chicago United; awards ceremony which will take place in November.

– The award recognizes the most influential, diverse and inclusive leaders in Chicago’s business community.

CHICAGO, August 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Mesirow” or the “Company”), an independent employee-owned financial services company, today announced that Chicago United has appointed Mesirow Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor and Diversity, Equity Member of the Inclusion and Inclusion Council (DCI) Gregg Lunceford, Ph.D., CFP^®, as one of its 50 business leaders of color for 2021.

Lunceford joins a network of over 400 influential, diverse and inclusive leaders in the Chicago Chicago United’s business community honored since 2003. Chicago United notes that these leaders are outstanding examples of what it means to overcome barriers and prejudices to navigate the corporate landscape and step into leadership with boldness and confidence. “The Chicago United Board of Directors and I are very proud of the exceptional individuals who are selected to be business leaders of color,” said Tiffany Hamel Johnson, President and CEO of Chicago United.

In his role at Mesirow, Lunceford brings over 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, organizations, athletes and business owners create comprehensive financial planning strategies designed to accumulate, grow, protect and distribute their assets.

Additionally, Gregg plays a pivotal role on the DCI Mesirow Board, formed in 2020 to work with company leadership to implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion while ensuring strategic alignment with results. He is also personally active with charitable and civic groups, including the American Heart Association Investment Committee, the Juvenile Protective Association Board of Directors, the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Advisory Board, and the School of Business. Administration of Governors State University. Gregg is a former publicly elected president of the Flossmoor, Illinois Board of Education.

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“We are proud to see Gregg recognized by our longtime community and DCI partner, Chicago United,” said Chairman and CEO of Mesirow Richard Price. Gregg has gone beyond his role as an expert in wealth, investment and retirement to help Mesirow lead our work with Chicago United and other partners to advance DCI in our workforce, suppliers and in the financial sector. “

“Gregg is a leader at Mesirow and undoubtedly embodies the criteria Chicago United set for this honor, namely his track record of professional success and his dedication to the community,” said President Mesirow Nathalie Brown.

Gregg graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola University, a master’s degree in business administration from Washington University in Saint Louis, and a doctorate in philosophy in Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he conducted research on retirement. He is a Certified Financial Planner ™ Professional and holds a Certificate in Financial Planning Studies from Northwestern University. Gregg also holds FINRA licenses and is a financial advisor to NFLPA registered players.

About Mesirow
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services company founded in 1937. Based in Chicago, with locations around the world, we serve our clients with a personal and personalized approach to achieving their financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning global investment management, capital markets and investment banking and advisory services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Mesirow was recently named one of the best places to work Chicago by Crain’s Business in Chicago and one of the best places to work by Chicago Tribune.

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