Chicago Equity Partners

Patrick C. Lynch, CFA

Founding Partner and President

Years with Firm: 21

Mr. Lynch is responsible for ongoing management and strategy at Chicago Equity Partners. He has over twenty-eight years of industry experience. Prior to co-founding Chicago Equity Partners, he was head of institutional investments at First Illinois Bank. Mr. Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from DePaul University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, the Commercial Club of Chicago, the CFA Society of Chicago, and the Association for Investment Management Research. Additionally, he is a Loyola University Trustee, a Loyola Business School Advisory council member, a St. Ignatius College Prep Trustee, and a Catholic Education Foundation for the Diocese of Joliet board member.