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About
Jonathan Nickow is a Principal at Summit Trail Advisors in Chicago, IL, where he provides holistic financial advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. His role involves overseeing client relationships, investment strategy, and wealth management solutions, with a focus on delivering boutique family office services tailored to the unique needs of affluent clients.
Nickow’s expertise centers on advising business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives, particularly in the private equity and venture capital sectors. He specializes in developing integrated investment strategies across multiple asset classes, including public and private equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. He is known for his consultative approach to portfolio construction, planning around significant liquidity events, and comprehensive management of complex financial holdings.
Over his career at Summit Trail Advisors, Nickow advanced from Associate to Vice President and now Principal, reflecting his contributions to firm growth and client engagement. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and credentialing as a CFA and CFP, affirming his expertise in investment management, financial planning, and cross-generational wealth strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Trail Advisors | Principal | Feb 2024 to Present | Investment Committee Member |
| Summit Trail Advisors | Vice President | Feb 2021 to Feb 2024 | Investment Committee Member |
| Summit Trail Advisors | Associate | Feb 2019 to Jan 2021 | — |
| Summit Trail Advisors | Analyst | Jan 2016 to Jan 2019 | — |
| Northwestern University Investment Office | Public Investments Associate | Apr 2014 to Jan 2016 | I was an investment associate at Northwestern University's $10+ billion endowment, responsible for the Investment Office's public investments, including equity, fixed income and hedge fund investment ... |
| Grosvenor Capital Management | Investment Analyst | Aug 2010 to Mar 2014 | I was a member of our manager research team, responsible for underwriting and covering investment managers across US and European equity/credit and commodities strategies. I developed strong quantita... |
| Grosvenor Capital Management | Intern | Jun 2009 to Aug 2009 | I was an intern on the manager research team where I developed an understanding of alternative investments and helped the full time group achieve their daily responsibilities. |
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
B.S., Accounting and Finance
2006 — 2010
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
2002 — 2006
Skills & Expertise
Others at Summit Trail Advisors, LLC (43)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
B Brandon Woods | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
C Cameron Green | Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
D Daniela Pedley | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
D Danielle Louton | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Principal | Sarasota, FL , United States | |
| Associate | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Partner | TX , United States | |
| Partner | Cold Spring Harbor, NY , United States |
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