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Michael Hellen
Financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Hellen is a fiduciary financial advisor with 2 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Mesirow Financial Investment Management since 2026. Mesirow Financial Investment Management offers financial planning, investment management, and private fund management and is paid through a percentage of assets and performance-based fees.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience2 years (since 2024)
How that compares ?2 years in the industry
Office353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$923,321
Advisors at the firm92
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Mesirow Financial Investment Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Jan 2026 – nowMesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.Current firm
Questions to ask Michael
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Mesirow Financial Investment Management at 800-621-4421 and ask for Michael Hellen. Michael works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2024, about 2 years. 2 years in the industry.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Mesirow Financial Investment Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, a share of investment gains. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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