Joined Curi Capital
June 2010
Education
- BA in Marketing, DePaul University
Accreditations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Affiliations
- MaeBell Ward Foundation, Member
- Greenhouse Scholars, Mentor
Previous Experience
- UBS Financial Services, Investment Associate
Bio
Janek Pedersen is a wealth advisor and partner at Curi Capital, where he has spent nearly two decades helping clients develop and implement long-term financial plans. His primary focus is guiding high-net worth families through the many facets of comprehensive financial planning and investments. His goal is to make sure his clients are adequately prepared as they move through different stages of their lives for a comfortable and sustainable retirement.
Janek brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to every relationship, integrating investment strategy, retirement planning, tax awareness, and legacy considerations into cohesive financial plans tailored to each family’s unique needs. His deep experience allows him to anticipate challenges and provide steady guidance through both technical and emotional reasoning.
Prior to joining Curi Capital in 2010, Janek worked as an Associate at UBS Wealth Management, where he gained experience and discovered his passion for building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Janek earned his undergraduate degree in Marketing from DePaul University and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and fiduciary responsibility.
Outside of work, Janek enjoys attending the cultural offerings of Chicagoland, including shows, live music, sporting events and festivals. He likes to be active and enjoys playing soccer, basketball, golf and coaching youth sports.