Front Barnett is a leading Chicago-based investment counseling firm

Founded in 1994, we provide customized equity and fixed income investment management for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and their related portfolios.

“We strive to assist clients in achieving their financial goals by building strong and enduring relationships, while delivering competitive risk-adjusted after-tax returns on assets under our supervision.”

Marshall B. Front
Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

Commentary

Our latest views on macroeconomic trends and financial markets

February 28, 2026

Economic Update

Government shutdown leads to weaker-than-expected economic expansion.

January 29, 2026

Economic Update

We continue to expect the above-trend GDP growth the US economy showed in the second half of 2025 to persist in the coming months.

January 12, 2026

Economic Update

The US economy has remained notably resilient.

Front Barnett is a division of the Wealth Management business of Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (“MFIM”). MFIM is an SEC-registered investment advisor. Mesirow refers to Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates. The Mesirow and Front Barnett name and logo are registered service marks of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. © 2026, Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved. Any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Advisory Fees are described in Front Barnett’s Form ADV Part 2A.