Marquette Associates

Marquette Associates

Investment consulting for institutional clients

Overview

Marquette Associates provides investment consulting services to institutional clients such as public and private pension plans, endowments, foundations, and other long-term investors. Its core offering is personalized investment strategies and portfolio management delivered through thorough research, market analysis, and proactive scenario planning (including recession assessment) to help clients navigate complex financial environments. The firm charges fees based on assets under advisement, aligning its revenue with client performance. A hallmark of Marquette is its high client retention and fiduciary responsibility, underscoring a focus on trusted, long-term partnerships. The goal is to be a reliable, trusted partner that delivers effective and tailored investment programs rather than pursuing the largest size in the market.

About Marquette Associates

Simplify's Rating
Why Marquette Associates is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Quantitative Finance

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Marquette promoted four new partners on January 16, 2026, deepening leadership bench.
  • The firm published frequent 2026 research webinars, signaling active client engagement and visibility.
  • Its Chicago platform and 2026 speaking slots reinforce relevance with public pension allocators.

What critics are saying

  • Mercer, Aon, and WTW outscale Marquette in 2026 consultant searches and OCIO.
  • Private-markets consulting is concentrating; top 15 firms advised 90% of tax-exempt assets in 2026.
  • If Marquette misses private-asset capabilities, pension mandates migrate to larger rivals by 2027.

What makes Marquette Associates unique

  • 100% employee-owned since 1986, keeping incentives aligned with institutional clients.
  • Marquette reported 27 shareholders after adding four partners on January 16, 2026.
  • The firm covers consulting, OCIO, and defined contribution without proprietary products.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

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