Weston Whalen is an associate research analyst for Marquette Associates and has eight years of investment experience. He joined the firm in 2025 and works with asset class analysts and research directors on various projects, constructs manager searches, and interacts with investment firms on various topics. Weston is a member of the traditional investment manager search committee.
Prior to joining Marquette, Weston was a performance analyst at Harris Associates. He previously was a senior analyst at Northern Trust.
Weston holds a B.S. with a double major in finance and risk management & insurance from Illinois State University. He is a CFA® charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Chicago.
Grace Colson is a research associate for Marquette Associates and joined the firm in 2022. She works with asset class analysts and research directors on various projects, constructs manager searches, and interacts with investment firms on various topics. She is a member of the alternative investment manager search committee.
Previously, Grace was responsible for performance calculations and analysis as a performance analyst at Marquette.
Grace holds a B.A. in economics and communication arts – rhetoric in politics and culture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she served as philanthropy chair of Phi Gamma Nu.
Thomas Neuhardt is a research associate for Marquette Associates and joined the firm in 2022. He works with asset class analysts and research directors on various projects, constructs manager searches, and interacts with investment firms on various topics. He is a member of the alternative investment manager search committee. Thomas was previously an intern at Marquette.
Thomas graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in business – finance and minor in economics from the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University, where he was a Keeley Scholar. He currently volunteers as a mentor for cohorts within the Keeley Academy.
Andrew Taylor is a research associate for Marquette Associates and joined the firm in 2021. He works with asset class analysts and research directors on research projects, constructs manager searches, and interacts with investment firms on various topics. He is a member of the alternative investment manager search committee.
Previously, Andrew was responsible for performance calculations and client analysis as a senior performance analyst at Marquette. Prior to joining Marquette, he was an office accountant/analyst at Spencer Stuart.
Andrew holds a B.B.A. in finance from the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa.
Jessica is Marquette’s OCIO committee chair and collaborates with consultants and the research team to determine portfolio strategy for the firm’s OCIO clients.
Jessica Noviskis is the OCIO portfolio strategist for Marquette Associates. She joined Marquette in 2020 and has 17 years of investment experience. Jessica works alongside consultants and collaborates with the research team to determine asset allocation, manager selection, and other portfolio strategy for the firm’s OCIO clients. She leads the regular review of client portfolios, asset class structure, and portfolio positioning and works with the OCIO operations team on onboarding, audits, and other portfolio maintenance. Jessica chairs the firm’s OCIO committee and is a member of the traditional and alternative investment manager search committees and investment committee.
Previously, Jessica was the director of alternatives and a senior research analyst at Marquette. Prior to joining Marquette, Jessica spent 12 years in investment management, as a senior analyst at 1060 Capital Management, a vice president at Brookfield Investment Management, and an equity analyst at Artisan Partners.
Jessica holds a B.B.A. in finance, investment and banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an M.S.M. in finance analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lubar School of Business. She is a CFA® charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago. Jessica is a member of Chicago Finance Exchange.
