Northern Trust Appoints Alyssa Quinlan as Head of Advisor Relationships & Strategic Partnerships

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03/17/2026 - 09:00 AM

Former Auction House CEO Will Expand the Firm’s Advisory Capabilities for Fine Art and Collectibles

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Alyssa Quinlan as Head of Advisor Relationships & Strategic Partnerships. She will report to Global Head of Sales David Albright.

Alyssa Quinlan, Northern Trust Wealth Management

Quinlan will lead the firm’s relationships with professional advisors, including law and accounting firms, business advisory and investment consultants. These collaborations often intersect with client needs around unique assets such as fine art and collectibles, which the firm has a long history of addressing through its comprehensive wealth planning and fiduciary services. Building on that foundation, Quinlan will develop a dedicated platform that addresses the increasingly sophisticated needs of collectors and families with significant art holdings.

“Our clients rely on a network of trusted advisors, and those relationships are central to delivering sophisticated advice,” Albright said. “With Alyssa’s addition, we are strengthening our advisor engagement strategy while further integrating guidance around unique assets—from valuation and liquidity planning to estate and legacy strategies.”

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 firmwide 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 J.P. Morgan Chase, BMO Private Bank and Smith Barney/Citigroup Asset Management. She also served in senior positions at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers and Peterson Consulting.

Quinlan is an active member of YPO, The Economic Club of Chicago, The Chicago Network and the Chicago Estate Planning Council, and supports arts and cultural organizations in Chicago, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Luminarts Cultural Foundation and the Women’s Board of Ravinia. She holds a BA from DePauw University.

Northern Trust Wealth Management is a premier private bank serving affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses. Northern Trust Wealth Management, which combines deep expertise with innovative technology and service excellence, had US$507.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The Northern Trust Company is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2025, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$18.7 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.8 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn.

Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.