Fellows Recognized as Crain's Notable Leaders in Finance 2025
Published on July 18, 2025
Crain's Chicago Business recently published its 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance list, and we are proud to announce three Fellows were recognized among the accomplished group of professionals guiding their firms' financial operations.
The honorees — executives, managing directors, partners and chief financial officers — lead teams across industries, including banking, investment, insurance, corporate finance, health care and nonprofits. They oversee transformative mergers, implementing innovative capital strategies and modernizing operations. Beyond their day jobs, many are deeply involved in civic and philanthropic work.
Please join us in congratulating the following Fellows for being named 2025 Crain's Notable Leaders in Finance:
The honorees — executives, managing directors, partners and chief financial officers — lead teams across industries, including banking, investment, insurance, corporate finance, health care and nonprofits. They oversee transformative mergers, implementing innovative capital strategies and modernizing operations. Beyond their day jobs, many are deeply involved in civic and philanthropic work.
Please join us in congratulating the following Fellows for being named 2025 Crain's Notable Leaders in Finance:
Manuel Flores
President and CEO, SomerCor
LGC Fellow since 2009
Garrett Johnson
Managing Director and Head of Ultra-High-Net-Worth
and Alternatives Banking, BMO Wealth Management
LGC Fellow since 2024
Maggie McGuire O’Brien
Managing Director and Co-Head of Chicago Office
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Daniel Burnham Fellow
For the full list and to read more, click here.
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