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William Blair & Company L.L.C.

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for William Blair & Company L.L.C.

Total advisors

335

Across 63 offices

Clients per advisor

105 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,492,448 Very High

HNW client ratio

26% High

About

William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning and wealth services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), foundations, pension and corporate clients. The firm also sponsors a wrap fee program, supports platform and sub‑advisory arrangements, and distributes affiliated pooled products while operating as an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer.

The firm pursues active, research‑driven management across equities, fixed income and alternative strategies, offering proprietary home‑office models and model portfolios to advisory clients and to other registered investment advisers through a Non‑Discretionary Model Portfolio Program. PWM advisors may hire third‑party Sub‑Managers through platform providers or engage the affiliate William Blair Investment Management LLC (WBIM) as a sub‑adviser, and William Blair provides access to private funds and co‑investment opportunities via its MB Investments Program.

Notable features in the brochure include the firm’s scale — roughly $64 billion in reported AUM and a reported 322 advisors, implying approximately $200 million of AUM per advisor — and an in‑house MB Investments structure where clients must affirmatively elect participation and where an affiliate (the MB General Partner) performs valuation and may receive carried interest. The brochure also details integrated operational relationships with custodial/clearing and platform providers (including NFS) and affiliated product conduits (WBIM, affiliated mutual funds and private funds), which influence product access, allocation and certain fee and credit arrangements.

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Expertise

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

150 North Riverside Plaza

Chicago IL 60606

Advisors at this office

63

Advisors at this office

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James A

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

James Alverson is a financial advisor at William Blair with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2021, following eight years at Tiaa. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Spencer K

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Spencer Kenney is a financial advisor at William Blair in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northern Trust for seven years before joining William Blair. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph C

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Joseph Cheop is a financial advisor at William Blair with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair And Company, L.L.C. since 2004. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel M

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Daniel Maxwell is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at William Blair since 2021, following roles at Valic Financial Advisors, Fischer Investment Group, Inc., and during his time at the University of Notre Dame. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven management approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, and offers proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph P

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Joseph Pucci Jr is a financial advisor at William Blair with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2018, following a 12-year tenure at Sanford C. Bernstein. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm uses an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Yan K

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Yan Krasov is a financial advisor at William Blair with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair & Company since 2006 and previously worked at Banc One Securities Corporation. Krasov holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs active, research-driven management across various asset classes and provides proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Edgardo D

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Edgardo Devariel is a financial advisor at William Blair with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at William Blair since 2017, with a three-year tenure at Pritzker Private Capital and prior experience at Ernst & Young. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, offering proprietary models and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gilbert F

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Gilbert Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at William Blair with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Discover Financial Services and a position at Indiana University-Bloomington. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven management approach across multiple asset classes and provides proprietary models, third-party sub-advisers, and access to private funds through its MB Investments Program.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Isidora L

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Isidora Lagos is a financial advisor at William Blair with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with William Blair & Co., L.L.C. since 2000. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across various asset classes and provides proprietary model portfolios, access to private funds, and co-investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert H

CFA®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Robert Hoffman is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at William Blair. He has previously held roles at Larix Capital Partners, where he was a co-founder and board member, the EOM Group, and TLP Management. Hoffman also serves as an independent director on the board of The Agnew Company, a single-family office. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary portfolios, third-party sub-managers, and private fund opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Julie B

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Julie Burrows is a financial advisor at William Blair with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with William Blair since 2015 and has operated Orangemosaic LLC, a marketing communications business, since 2002. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across various asset classes and provides access to proprietary model portfolios and private investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Julia C

Series 65, Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Julia Cooke is a financial advisor at William Blair based in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has worked at William Blair since 2022 and previously held roles at Brown Brothers Harriman and Sei Investments. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Anil D

Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Anil Daka is a financial advisor with William Blair in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with William Blair since 2011. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients, employing an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joshua W

CFA®, Series 66

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Joshua Walshe is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with William Blair since 2018 and previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. His career also includes a brief period at Huber Financial Advisors, LLC. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients, using an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Alexander S

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

William Blair

Alexander Scull is a financial advisor at William Blair with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with William Blair since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he has been affiliated with Duke University since 2015. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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