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WHI

Family office

Chicago

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Investment thesis

William Harris Investors, Inc. (WHI) is a privately owned investment and wealth management firm serving as the family office for the Irving B. Harris family. It manages capital across multiple asset classes and provides wealth management services to four generations of the family.

Invests inSector AgnosticChicago

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

HQ
Chicago, IL, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1976
Tracked investments
1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Container Recycling Alliance

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does WHI focus on?
WHI focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is WHI located?
WHI is headquartered in Chicago, US.

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