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William Blair Private Wealth Management

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Our Team

  • J. Gorman Cook

    J. Gorman Cook

    Managing Director, Wealth Advisor

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  • Suzanne Anderson

    Suzanne Anderson

    Client Relationship Associate

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PWM Professional Resources

  • lauracoy

    Laura Coy

    Partner, Head of Philanthropy and Sustainability

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  • tylerglover

    Tyler Glover

    Partner, Managing Director, Private Wealth Management Consulting Services

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  • Kelly Oliven

    Kelly Oliven

    Senior Vice President, Wealth Strategy

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  • Josh Walshe

    Josh Walshe

    Director, Investment Research & Solutions

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About William Blair

William Blair is a premier global partnership with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 30 offices worldwide.*

  • 1935

    Year William Blair was founded

  • 2,100+

    Employees worldwide

  • 156 billion+

    Client assets

  • 90+ Years

    Independent and employee-owned

  • 30+

    Offices worldwide*

  • 700+

    Companies under coverage

As of June 30, 2026
*Includes strategic alliances with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Equity Ltd.

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Thought Leadership

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Our Latest News

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