Financial Advisory Board
Regular MeetingNaperville, IL · January 27, 2025
Minutes
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
http://www.naperville.il.us/
Meeting Minutes - Final
Financial Advisory Board
Monday, January 27, 2025 6:00 PM NEU
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Edward Harvey called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
Also present: Raymond Munch (Finance Director), Melanie Smith (Accountant),
Jack Scannes & Mike Piotrowski (Marquette Advisors), Allen Xu and Adithi
Basapuram (Student Representatives), Dave Nirtaut (Mesirow)
Present 8- Mark Gizzo, Mark Gizzo, Edward Harvey, Jignesh Patel, Curtis Williams, Curtis
Williams, Thomas Gavin, and Jeanine Omeara
Absent 2- Josh McBroom, and Jeff Walker
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
None
D. REPORTS:
Approve the minutes of the October 28, 2024 regular meeting
Board member Gavin made a motion to approved the minutes, seconded by
Gizzo. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
Receive the 4th quarter investment report
Mike Piotrowski provided a recap of markets for 2024. He also spoke
about the upcoming year and his thoughts on the investment landscape.
Jack Sannes from Marquette reviewed the performance report. He noted
that Mesirow status is “On Notice” due to organizational issues. Sannes
then reviewed Annualized Performance (net of fees) and the Fee
Schedule.
Piotrowski brought up the topic of Mesirow's transition to MetLife. From
Marquette’s perspective, monitor closely, no moves yet. If we don’t feel
comfortable, we have the option to move all the City’s funds to PFM and
find a new money manager. We have flexibility and control. Agreed to
have Mesirow here every quarterly meeting this year.
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Receive the annual investment account review from Mesirow Financial
David Nirtaut from Mesirow presented City's portfolio performance as of
12/31/24. He spoke briefly about the economy and potential impact of
tariffs on interest rates. He is comfortable where the portfolio is
positioned right now. Met Life has acquired Mesirow, David Nirtaut will
be still the lead.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
Approve the 2024 Financial Advisory Board Annual Report
Chairman Harvey made a motion to approve the 2024 Annual Report, seconded
by Patel. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.
F. OLD BUSINESS:
None
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Harvey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:15
pm, seconded by Patel. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote and meeting
adjourned.
/S/ Melanie Smith
Melanie Smith
Accounting Manager
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Agenda
400 S. Eagle Street
City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Agenda
Financial Advisory Board
Monday, January 27, 2025 6:00 PM NEU
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
C. PUBLIC FORUM:
D. REPORTS:
25-0092 Approve the minutes of the October 28, 2024 regular meeting
25-0093 Receive the 4th quarter investment report
25-0094 Receive the annual investment account review from Mesirow Financial
E. NEW BUSINESS:
25-0091 Approve the 2024 Financial Advisory Board Annual Report
F. OLD BUSINESS:
G. ADJOURNMENT:
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participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least
48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can
be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL., via telephone at
630-420-6707 or 630-305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort
will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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