Clients
Harrison Street Advisors serves 12 clients, 11 of them pooled investment vehicles. The average client has about $1.68 billion with the firm.
- Pooled investment vehicles11 clients99%
- Pension and profit-sharing plans1 clients1%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled investment vehicles | 11 | $20,023,590,132 | 99.2% | $1.82B |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1 | $160,694,248 | 0.8% | $160.7M |
| Total | 12 | $20,184,284,380 | 100% | $1.68B |
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $20,023,590,132
- Share
- 99.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.82B
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $160,694,248
- Share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- $160.7M
Total
- Clients
- 12
- Regulatory AUM
- $20,184,284,380
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $1.68B
What it does
Harrison Street Advisors provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions. It is paid through a percentage of assets and performance-based fees.
Harrison Street Advisors advises 3 private funds.
100.0% of assets ($20.18B across 12 accounts) are managed with discretion. 27% of clients are outside the U.S., and 22 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
- Funds100%
Custodians
Harrison Street Advisors has custody of $399.2M for 5 clients.
- All other custodians$20.18B100%
Ownership and leadership
Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC owns 75% or more of Harrison Street Advisors, and Christopher Merrill is its CEO.
- Owns 75% or more of Harrison Street Advisors, LLC
Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC
Control person · since May 2011
- Owns 75% or more of Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC
Colliers Investment Management Holdings, Inc.
Control person · since July 2018
- Owns 75% or more of Colliers Investment Management Holdings, Inc.
Harrison Street Asset Management Ulc
Control person · since October 2025
- Owns 75% or more of Harrison Street Asset Management Ulc
Colliers International Group Inc.
Control person · since October 2025
Christopher Merrill
Elected manager · Control person · since September 2005
Jay Hennick
Elected manager · Control person · since July 2018
Matthew Hawkins
Elected manager · Control person · since October 2025
Leadership
- Christopher MerrillGlobal Chief Executive Officer
- Zachary MichaudGlobal Chief Financial Officer
- Stephen GordonGlobal Chief Operating Officer
- Michael GershowitzGlobal Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Staff
- 321 employees
- 225 in advisory functions
- 2 insurance agents
Fees
Harrison Street Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees.
Harrison Street Advisors’ fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Harrison Street Advisors has 10 offices, with 4 listed addresses across 4 states.
California · 1 listed address
- 2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
District of Columbia · 1 listed address
- 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 217 N Sangamon ST, Suite 700, ChicagoHQ
New York · 1 listed address
- 140 East 45th Street, New York
Other business names
Harrison Street Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Harrison Street Asset Management Ulc
Registration details
- Legal name
- Harrison Street Advisors, LLC
- Headquarters
- 217 N Sangamon ST, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- 312-920-0500
- Website
- www.harrisonst.com
- SEC file
- 801-72727
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
This directory does not report disciplinary history, for any firm or individual, in either direction. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. See this firm's record on adviserinfo.sec.gov
Common questions
How many clients does Harrison Street Advisors have?
Harrison Street Advisors has 12 clients and manages $20.2 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 11 pooled investment vehicles and 1 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 31 March 2026
What services does Harrison Street Advisors offer?
Harrison Street Advisors provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Harrison Street Advisors have?
Harrison Street Advisors has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 321 employees, and 225 perform investment advisory functions. 0 are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Harrison Street Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Harrison Street Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 100% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar). It advises 3 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Harrison Street Advisors?
Harrison Street Advisors is owned through a chain of holding companies by Colliers International Group Inc. Its direct owner is Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026
How does Harrison Street Advisors get paid?
Harrison Street Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file