CHICAGO –
In his new role, Jim Walker will spearhead the development and expansion of Adams Street Partners’ offerings tailored for the wealth management space. His focus will be on creating and scaling products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of financial advisors and their high-net-worth clients. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between institutional-quality private market investments and individual wealth management strategies.
To further support this strategic direction, Adams Street Partners has launched a dedicated website, pws.adamsstreetpartners.com. This platform serves as a central hub for financial advisors, providing access to valuable insights, up-to-date news, and comprehensive resources related to private markets investing. The website is designed to empower advisors with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively incorporate private market solutions into their client portfolios.
Jeffrey Diehl, Managing Partner & Head of Investments at Adams Street Partners, commented on Walker’s appointment: “Jim’s extensive background in wealth management and deep understanding of our firm make him the ideal leader to drive our growth in private wealth. His appointment reflects our commitment to providing wealth advisors with access to compelling private markets investment opportunities.”
Jim Walker also shared his perspective on his new role: “There is a growing demand within the wealth management industry for access to high-quality private markets investments. Adams Street Partners, with its 50-year history and institutional expertise, is uniquely positioned to meet this demand by offering tailored solutions and portfolio construction expertise to financial advisors and their clients.”
Prior to joining Adams Street Partners and serving as COO for nearly seven years, Walker held prominent leadership positions at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch, bringing a wealth of experience in the financial services industry to his new role. His COO responsibilities will be divided between his new position and Michael Kurlander, Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Adams Street Partners.
About Adams Street Partners Private Wealth Solutions
Adams Street Partners has a long-standing history of over 50 years in private markets investing, currently managing $59 billion in assets. The firm offers a comprehensive range of private market strategies, including private equity and venture capital funds, secondary investments, growth equity, buyout and venture co-investments, and private credit. With a global presence spanning 12 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, Adams Street Partners is dedicated to providing wealth managers and financial advisors with the knowledge and investment solutions needed to help their clients achieve their financial goals through strategic private markets allocations. For more information, please visit pws.adamsstreetpartners.com.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell securities. Private market investments involve risk and are suitable for sophisticated investors only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
