Christopher Janc

Northern Trust Wealth Management

Greater Chicago Area

About

I work with business owners and multi-generational families to bring structure and clarity to complex financial lives. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, I coordinate across advisors and provide proactive oversight to ensure that every aspect of a client’s financial picture is aligned and working together. My approach is disciplined and analytical, grounded in a clear accountability framework that drives follow-through and consistency. I focus on simplifying complexity. This allows my clients to make informed decisions with confidence and maintain a clear line of sight across competing priorities, family dynamics, and long-term objectives. At the center of my work is a commitment to making clients’ lives easier. By introducing structure, maintaining oversight, and ensuring accountability, I help create an environment where decisions are organized, execution is reliable, and outcomes are intentional. The result is clarity, control, and lasting peace of mind.

Experience

  • Lead Director, Family Office Solutions at Northern Trust Wealth Management
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Managing Director at Bank of America Private Bank
    Nov 2021 - May 2026 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Managing Director at Abbot Downing
    Aug 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Trust, investment, lending and advisor services to a limited number of ultra high net worth families.

  • Member Board Of Trustees at DuPage Foundation
    Sep 2013 - Sep 2019 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Trustee, Chair of Board Development Committee and member of Grants Committee and Audit Committee

  • Executive Director at J.P. Morgan
    Nov 2009 - Aug 2017 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    J.P. Morgan Private Bank Private wealth management services to high and ultra high net worth business owners, corporate executives and their families. Banker/Client Advisor Responsible for managing all aspects of high and ultra-high net worth client relationships and developing new clients. Market Manager Responsible for Private Bank's Chicago West market.