
Our Company – At a Glance
As of September 30, 2019
- Founded in 1935 by William McCormick Blair
- Independent and employee-owned
- Over 1,500 employees worldwide
- Investment Banking transactions have covered about 35 countries, 830 companies, and $340 billion in value since January 2015*
- Research coverage comprises over 600 companies*
- Market maker for over 3,200 equities and more than 400 preferred stocks*
- Limited third-party debt on our balance sheet; equity comes from capital investment by our partners
- Memberships: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*, Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)*, National Futures Association (NFA)**
*William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
**William Blair Investment Management, LLC