Mr. McEnery is primarily responsible for providing a broad range of investment consulting services to help clients reach their long-term investment objectives. He has extensive experience partnering with a wide range of institutional investors on every aspect of the investment process, from policy-level decisions to exploring new and innovative investment strategies. He has been a key contributor to special projects that cross multiple asset classes related to portfolio design and investment strategy. In addition to his work with clients, Mr. McEnery serves as chair of the Verus Investment Committee, which provides strategic guidance on research initiatives and vets investment recommendations. He is also a member of the Verus Management Committee and is a shareholder of the firm.
Prior to joining Verus, Mr. McEnery spent 15 years with Aon (formally EnnisKnupp & Associates), where he served as the primary consultant to several of the firm’s discretionary (OCIO) and non-discretionary client relationships. He worked with institutional investors of varying size and complexity whose assets ranged from $100 million to $95 billion and included public retirement systems, corporate pension funds and non-profit institutions including endowments, foundations and faith-based organizations. In addition to his work with clients, Mr. McEnery served as a member of Aon’s Non-Profit Leadership Team, Public Fund Interest Group, and led a team of senior consultants in Chicago and Philadelphia.
Mr. McEnery is a frequent guest speaker at industry conferences and CIO roundtables. In 2024, he was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Leader in Consulting.
Mr. McEnery is a CFA charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst) and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago. He has a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Finance from Eastern Illinois University. Mr. McEnery recently served as a member of the Emerging Leaders Board at Misericordia, a residential facility in Chicago that serves over 600 adults and children with developmental disabilities.
