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Top 25 Finance recruiting firms based in Chicago, United States

Name: Finance recruiting firms based in Chicago, United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 12, 2026 62 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 62 finance recruiting firms headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026 and tracks 958 professional contacts across them, including 286 with verified work emails and 399 with mobile numbers. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers finance recruiting firms headquartered in Chicago, United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 12, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 12, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

62Companies

958Contacts tracked

286Verified emails

399Mobile numbers

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The 25 largest finance recruiting firms based in Chicago, United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 62 finance recruiting firms based in Chicago, United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 12, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to finance recruiting firms: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Connect Search, LLC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	51-200	310 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Connect Search, LLC is a boutique staffing firm founded by a group of partners who share the same vision and are all recruiters at heart.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
2	Brilliant	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	51-200	162 contacts →
	Strong evidence “About Brilliant® Brilliant is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that provides direct-hire and contract staffing services in accounting, finance, technology, and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
3	Harmer	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	51-200	89 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Founded in 1986, Harmer is a trusted recruiting partner specializing in Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
4	JBM Recruitment	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	n/a	60 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Your retained source for executive search!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
5	BCI	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	35 contacts →
	Strong evidence “BCI is a boutique recruiting firm that has served the financial services industry nationwide for more than 25 years.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
6	Access Search, INC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	26 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “ASI is more than just a reliable search firm; we are a trustworthy business partner.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
7	LMB Associates	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	26 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Although the recruitment business can be transactional, LMB Associates believes in a collaborative, personalized approach to recruiting, building valued relationships with both…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
8	Grayson Search Partners	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	25 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “As a premier search firm, Grayson Search Partners specializes in connecting exceptional talent with organizations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
9	Terrana Group LLC	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	20 contacts →
	Strong evidence “TERRANA GROUP since 1992, a top nationally recognized Financial Advisor recruiting firm and business development consulting company for Advisor and Stockbroker placements with…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
10	Chamberlain Advisors	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	51-200	20 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Chamberlain is a talent acquisition firm for organizations that seek human capital differentiation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
11	Roberts & Ryan	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	19 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We specialize in nationwide retained searches for: Director level and above roles for Fortune 500 companies VP and C-Level roles for public, private or family-owned, mid-market…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
12	Chicago Financial Search, INC	Partial evidence	Chicago, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	8 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Chicago Financial Search excels in connecting financial professionals with employers in need of expertise.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
13	CEO Search Partners	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	7 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Together, CEO Search Partners, our executive-level search practice, and Strategic Food Partners ® Inc, our senior-level search practice, we are a unique retained search firm that…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
14	Covert Recruiting	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	7 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Covert Recruiting Real partners to CFOs and finance leaders to build high-performing Finance and FP & A teams.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
15	AFK Professional Search	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	7 contacts →
	Partial evidence “AFK Professional Search has the experience and expertise to assess your needs in Accounting, Finance, and Technology and to place qualified and dedicated professionals in your…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
16	Artemis Executive Search	Indirect evidence	Chicago, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	4 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Artemis: the Olympian goddess of the hunt.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
17	Lydian Partners, LLC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	3 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Lydian Partners is an independent executive search firm offering deep expertise in CFO Search, Succession and Board & CEO Advisory.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
18	Madison Street Search	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	3 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Madison Street Search is a boutique Finance & Accounting staffing firm that gets excited about matching dynamic candidates with forward-thinking employers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
19	Amplified Search Solutions	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	3 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “AMPlified Search Solutions is a national retained search firm focused on delivering top talent and providing unparalleled service to a wide range of industry leading firms of all…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
20	Willing To Hunt	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	3 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Willing to Hunt, LLC is a boutique executive search firm with a reputation for excellence in client service.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
21	Rekroot	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	3 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Our team is made up of highly specialized, recruiting experts.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
22	TOP Tier Resources	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	11-50	3 contacts →
	Partial evidence “We specialize in staffing Finance & Accounting, Administration, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources and Legal.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
23	KMP Search Associates	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	3 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At KMP Search, we are dedicated to helping your business succeed by finding the right talent for any role you need.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
24	Malinhughes	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “MalinHughes has been rebranded to Hughes Partners.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026
25	The Newcastle Search Group, LLC	Partial evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 12, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Newcastle Search Group is the relationship-based search firm that matches top-notch finance and accounting professionals with their best-fit companies, ensuring mutually…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 12, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: finance recruiting firms. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names finance recruiting firms.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of finance recruiting firms, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name finance recruiting firms. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Finance recruiting firms based in Chicago, United States at a glance

As of Sep 12, 2026

29.9%Verified-email coverage

41.6%Mobile-number coverage

15.5Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

819.4%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 12, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

11-50

51-200

Freshness & accuracy

How recently the business emails were verified and the company information checked

Email last verified

Median 15.0d

2450–30

4131–60

061–90

090–180

0180+

Company record updated

Median 74.0d

00–30

44131–60

37961–90

10290–180

36180+

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among finance recruiting firms, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Chicago, United States whose own description of what they do matches “finance recruiting firms”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names finance recruiting firms), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among finance recruiting firms, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Chicago are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 286 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 12, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Finance recruiting firms by metro in the United States

Finance recruiting firms in New York508
Finance recruiting firms in Houston171
Finance recruiting firms in Chicago167
Finance recruiting firms in Dallas158
Finance recruiting firms in Atlanta157
Finance recruiting firms in Los Angeles152
Finance recruiting firms in Boston88

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names finance recruiting firms, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many finance recruiting firms are there based in Chicago, United States?

RevenueBase identified 62 finance recruiting firms headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Connect Search, LLC, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most finance recruiting firms?

New York leads with 508 headquartered companies, followed by Houston (171) and Chicago (167).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 286 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 62 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 12, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.