Mesirow appointed Paul Arnold as Managing Director and Head of Investment Solutions for Mesirow Wealth Management, strengthening the firm’s investment research, portfolio construction, and manager due diligence capabilities.
Arnold joined Mesirow effective August 3, 2026, after most recently serving as Global Head of Multi-Asset Research at Morningstar Investment Management.
He brings more than 20 years of investment management experience to the role.
At Mesirow, Arnold will work closely with the Wealth Management research team to help translate sophisticated investment research into practical strategies for advisors and clients.
His responsibilities include strategic asset allocation, manager research and due diligence, portfolio construction, and development of differentiated investment solutions.
During his tenure at Morningstar, Arnold led the firm’s multi-asset portfolio management team, which managed more than $10 billion in assets.
He also served as lead portfolio manager for Morningstar’s ETF Asset Allocation, Active-Passive Asset Allocation, and ESG Asset Allocation managed portfolio series.
Mesirow said the appointment supports its continued investment in the capabilities and resources available to advisors and clients.
Mesirow Wealth Management provides comprehensive planning that combines investment management with tax-aware strategies, estate planning considerations, and long-term financial planning.
Arnold earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
He also earned an MBA, with honors, in analytical finance and economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Arnold holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and serves on the Anti-Defamation League Midwest Regional Board.
He is also a founding member of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.
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“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. 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.”
Brian D. Price, CEO of Mesirow Wealth Management
“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. 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.”
Paul Arnold, Managing Director and Head of Investment Solutions at Mesirow Wealth Management
