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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

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    Laura Coy

    Partner, Head of Philanthropy and Sustainability

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    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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    Learn the basics of managing your finances so you are set up to succeed after graduation.

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    Address these financial considerations when purchasing a new vehicle or home.

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  • Quick Reference Guide to Retirement Plans

    Understanding the nuances between retirement plans can be challenging. William Blair’s Quick Reference Guide to Retirement Plans compares and contrasts features such as account establishment, account contributions, and accessibility.

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Our Latest News

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    William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to ServerLIFT Corporation, a portfolio company of American Pacific Group, in connection with its sale to Justrite Safety Group, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

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  • TeraWulf Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of TeraWulf Inc. (WULF $15.97), a developer and operator of large-scale digital infrastructure that converts power-rich sites into high-performance computing and AI data center campuses.

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  • Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. (JMKE $22.66), a large, growing franchised restaurant brand featuring sliced-to-order sub sandwiches.

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