Why NorthStar
A Different Kind of Firm
NorthStar Finance is an independent, unconflicted advisory and investment firm based in Chicago. We are not a large institution. We are not trying to be. We are a focused team of experienced professionals who believe that the best advice comes from people with no competing interests — and that the best careers are built by doing meaningful work alongside people who hold themselves to a high standard.
Independence First
We have no institutional conflicts, no competing mandates, and no hidden agendas. Every person at NorthStar is oriented toward one objective: the client's true interest.
Work That Matters
Our team works on complex, consequential transactions and advisory engagements — the kind of work that shapes businesses, communities, and careers.
Small Team, Big Network
NorthStar is intentionally lean. You will work directly with senior principals and have access to a network that spans real estate, private equity, and the middle market.
Continuous Development
We invest in the growth of our people — through mentorship, industry engagement, and our active partnership with the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation.
Community & Purpose
We believe that commercial success and civic responsibility are not in conflict. Our team is actively engaged in causes that extend well beyond the transaction.