Chicago, December 8, 2025 – Heitman was recognized in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments today. This marks the fifth consecutive year Heitman has received this prestigious recognition. 
Presented by Pensions & Investments, the 14th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.
Heitman’s “people first” approach is central to its mission of building a culture that prioritizes professional growth, well-being, flexibility, and inclusivity. By listening to employees and acting on their insights, the firm continues to evolve and strengthen its workplace experience.
“At Heitman, our people are at the heart of everything we do,” says Darrah Bixler, Chief People Officer. “This recognition reflects our steadfast commitment to fostering a workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.”
“As their employees attest, the companies named to this year’s Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture,’’ said P&I Editor-in-Chief Julie Tatge. “In doing so, they’re helping their employees, clients and their businesses succeed.’’
Pensions & Investments partnered with Workforce Research Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.
The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 20% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 80% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies.
For a complete list of the 2025 Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and profiles of the top firms across size categories, go to http://www.pionline.com/BPTW2025
About Heitman
Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm with $48 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025. Founded in 1966 and globally headquartered in Chicago, with European headquarters in London, Heitman has 10 offices worldwide and is an active participant in the global real estate property and capital markets. Heitman makes real estate investments through private equity, debt, and publicly traded real estate securities.
About Pensions & Investments
Pensions & Investments, owned by Crain Communications Inc., is the 52-year-old global news source of money management and institutional investing. P&I is written for executives at defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as those at investment management and other investment-related firms. Pensions & Investments provides timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management and retirement businesses. Visit us at www.pionline.com.
