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Jonathan Nickow

Jonathan Nickow

Principal at Summit Trail Advisors, LLC

Chicago, IL , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Summit Trail AdvisorsPrincipalFeb 2024 to Present
Investment Committee Member
Summit Trail AdvisorsVice PresidentFeb 2021 to Feb 2024
Investment Committee Member
Summit Trail AdvisorsAssociateFeb 2019 to Jan 2021
Summit Trail AdvisorsAnalystJan 2016 to Jan 2019
Northwestern University Investment OfficePublic Investments AssociateApr 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 ManagementInvestment AnalystAug 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 ManagementInternJun 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

Valuation
Investments
Hedge Funds
Financial Modeling
Equities
Credit
Bloomberg
Alternative Investments
Asset Management
Fixed Income
Asset Allocation
Equity Research
Portfolio Management
Investment Strategies
Microsoft Excel

Others at Summit Trail Advisors, LLC (43)

NameRoleLocation
Alex Shapses
Alex Shapses
PartnerNew York, NY , United States
B
Brandon Woods
PrincipalNew York, NY , United States
Caitlin Hagan
Caitlin Hagan
PartnerChicago, IL , United States
C
Cameron Green
AssociateChicago, IL , United States
D
Daniela Pedley
PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
D
Danielle Louton
PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Dominick Trapasso
Dominick Trapasso
PrincipalSarasota, FL , United States
Isabella Blackman
Isabella Blackman
AssociateSan Francisco, CA , United States
Jerry Deren
Jerry Deren
PartnerTX , United States
Jerry Lucas
Jerry Lucas
PartnerCold Spring Harbor, NY , United States
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