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.


billion in client assets

wealth advisors

office locations
As of December 31, 2022
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Research Analysis
We have a rigorous research process that aims to identify high-quality investments for our clients' portfolios.
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Risk Management
We take a proactive approach to tomorrow’s challenges.
William Blair Tax Resource Center
Tax season can be stressful. Let us help. On this site you'll have access to a number of resources, plus our “Did You Know?” section, to help prepare for this year's tax filing. We also provide our just-released 2023 Tax Guide to help you and your tax advisor prepare for next year's tax filing.
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How Can We Help You?
Our advisors create portfolios by building relationships with our clients. Through continuous dialogue between you and your advisor, we provide customized wealth management built on our expertise and your needs.
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Learn moreRecent Private Wealth News
Forbes Ranks 15 William Blair Wealth Management Teams Best in State
Forbes magazine ranked 15 William Blair wealth management teams best-in-state in its inaugural teams list released January 12.
Read moreForbes Names John Cultra a Top Wealth Advisor in America
William Blair's John Cultra was honored as a top wealth advisor in America by Forbes in its annual list released on August 24.
Read moreForbes Ranks William Blair’s David Dreifuss, Andrew Feichter, Andrew Sims Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Forbes magazine named William Blair’s David Dreifuss, Andrew Feichter, and Andrew Sims to its 2022 Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for Illinois published August 3. Dreifuss and Feichter also made the magazine’s national list.
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