Private Wealth Management

As one of the last true global partnerships in the industry, William Blair combines the world-class investment resources of a global leader and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent boutique.

Who We Are

Investors count on William Blair Private Wealth Management to activate their capital with purpose and precision. We do this by delivering thoughtfully constructed, integrated wealth planning and by providing access to compelling investment opportunities. We build customized portfolios that are fueled by our belief in the power of growth investing—and an investment process that has been refined over nearly nine decades. As one of the last true global partnerships in the investment industry, William Blair combines the world-class investment resources of a full-service global firm and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent boutique. This model empowers us to be singularly focused on our clients’ success across market cycles and across generations.

+$58.4

billion in client assets

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121

wealth advisors

11

office locations

As of March 31, 2023
Client asset disclosures

How We Serve Clients

We focus on empowering you to activate your capital with purpose and precision by drawing on our global resources and rich heritage of uncovering growth investments—and by delivering access to these ideas through customized, integrated wealth management solutions that are singularly focused on your vision of success.

Individuals and Families
Corporate Executives
Foundations and Non-Profits

Based on detailed knowledge of our clients, research-driven investment insight, and our financial advisors’ long tenure with the firm, we help high-net-worth individuals and families grow, protect, and manage their wealth.

Portfolio Management

Our financial advisors build customized portfolios that are designed according to each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and time frame.
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Financial Planning

We work with clients to create comprehensive solutions that address the multifaceted objectives of wealth management.
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Investment Research

A rigorous research process that aims to identify high-quality investments for our clients' portfolios.
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Risk Management

We construct and manage portfolios that are designed to achieve each client’s objectives while mitigating the risks posed by rapidly evolving global markets.
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Investment Banking

William Blair’s investment bankers have deep experience guiding family-owned and founder-led businesses through the many decisions involved in growing and selling a company.
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Family Office Solutions

Our top priority is understanding your needs and delivering tailored solutions for the management and coordination of complex situations.
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We provide expert guidance for complex issues while guiding entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate executives through the challenges and opportunities in managing both their personal wealth and their companies’ finances.

Corporate Services

We provide strategic advice and seamless execution of corporate cash management, share repurchase programs, employee stock-option plans, and investment banking services.
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Executive Services

We partner with corporate executives to navigate the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities created by equity-based compensation and securities laws.
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Investment Banking

Our investment bankers are 100 percent committed to your organization’s sustained success. By drawing on our deep industry and product experience as well as our dedicated global resources, we provide advisory and financing services that allow you to capitalize on today’s opportunities and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.
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As a trusted advisor to foundations and other not-for-profits, we provide institutional-caliber investment management and support built on enduring relationships.

Building Relationships

By fostering long-term partnerships with organizations and their boards and trustees, we strive to deliver investment expertise to help organizations achieve their mission through all market conditions.
Investment Policy Development

We work closely with foundations, endowments, and other not-for-profit organizations to create clearly defined guidelines governing the management of the organization’s assets.
Research Analysis

We have a rigorous research process that aims to identify high-quality investments for our clients' portfolios.
Risk Management

We take a proactive approach to tomorrow’s challenges.

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Custody and Safekeeping

What it means for you and your assets at William Blair.

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Recent Private Wealth News

William Blair Expands Private Wealth Teams in San Francisco, Denver

Friday, June 2, 2023

William Blair announced today the expansion of the firm’s Private Wealth Management offices in San Francisco and Denver. Laura Harrison Ward joins as managing director, wealth advisor in San Francisco, and Mark N. Warren and John D. Warren join as managing directors, wealth advisors in Denver.

William Blair and National Center for Family Philanthropy Partner for Talk on Today’s Trends in Charitable Giving

Thursday, June 1, 2023

William Blair and the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) partnered to host a meaningful conversation on today’s trends in philanthropy with family foundations from the Denver community, exploring how they can make the greatest impact in a world that is rapidly changing.

Four William Blair Advisors Are Ranked Top in America by Barron’s; Three Teams Make Top 100

Friday, April 14, 2023

William Blair’s John Cultra, Steve Jesanis, Craig Savage, and Tom Wilson were named to Barron’s 2023 Top 100 Financial Advisors in America list released on April 14. In addition, three William Blair wealth management teams were ranked among the top 100 in the nation.