Northern Trust Wealth Management Adds Senior Figure

Editorial Staff

18 March 2026

Northern Trust Wealth Management, part of Northern Trust, has appointed Alyssa Quinlan as head of advisor relationships and strategic partnerships. She reports to global head of sales David Albright. Her role is a newly formed one, a spokesperson told Family Wealth Report when asked.

Quinlan will lead the Chicago-headquartered firm’s relationships with professional advisors, including law and accounting firms, business advisory and investment consultants. She will also develop a dedicated platform that addresses the needs of collectors and families with significant art holdings.

Quinlan brings 25 years of experience across wealth management, private banking and fine art. She most recently served as CEO of Freeman’s Auctions & Appraisals, where she oversaw firm-wide operations, led strategic growth initiatives and guided a major merger integration. In addition, she launched and managed the Chicago office of Gurr Johns, an art advisory and appraisal group.

Earlier in her career, Quinlan held leadership roles at JP Morgan Chase, BMO Private Bank and Smith Barney/Citigroup Asset Management. She also served in senior positions at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers and Peterson Consulting.