OUR STORY
Our founding families valued the idea of locking arms and tackling some of life’s most difficult problems in community with one another. Determined to more intentionally steward their resources over generations, the founding families created Promus and built a dedicated team to execute their unique investment strategy, support the families administratively, and consult on legacy strategies.
ORIGINS
After nearly a decade of sharing best practices in investments, charity and life, the Musso and Code families joined together in 2008 to establish Promus as their multi-family office. The founding families believed their shared wisdom and expertise would enhance both families’ investments process. They also knew their platform could benefit other like-minded families.
EXPERIENCE
The Code and Musso families had different backgrounds. After selling a family business in 2001, the Musso family established a single-family office to manage their assets and turned their attention to alternative investments, particularly hedge funds. Meanwhile Andy Code brought decades of experience in the private equity industry, having co-founded a middle-market private equity firm in Chicago.
PARTNERSHIP
Over time the Promus partnership has expanded greatly to include experts across asset classes. Promus now serves more than 30 families that have a passion for effective stewardship and investing in community.
2006
Promus founded by Zach and Brian Musso at the encouragement of Andy Code.
2007
Fund of hedge funds strategy launched.
2008
Multi-family office formed.
2010
Promus Equity created to focus on direct private equity investing. Sarah Wuellner joins to lead the effort.
2012
Andy Code joins Promus full-time after over 20 years managing the private equity firm he co-founded, CHS Capital. Steve Brown joins Promus after over 20 years at CHS Capital.
2013
Promus Access, our fund of private equity funds strategy, created.
2014
Promus Realty, our real estate strategy, created.
2015
Bob Newman joins Promus to run the multi-family office, after over 20 years at William Blair.
2019
Moved into our 156 N. Jefferson St. office after rehabbing the historic, pre-Chicago Fire building in Chicago’s West Loop.
2020
Increased number of core clients to 35.
