Professional Recognition and Awards
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2023, 2024, 2025, 20261
William Blair Private Wealth Management

Professional Recognition and Awards
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 20 offices worldwide.*
Year William Blair was founded
Employees worldwide
Client assets
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Offices worldwide
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As of December 31, 2025
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Equity.



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William Blair today announced another step in its continued growth with the addition of three managing directors, expanding the firm’s Industrial Growth Products team to provide enhanced coverage in the chemicals and specialty materials and in the energy transition, power, and electrification sectors, while also bolstering its comprehensive Equity Capital Markets capabilities.
Analyst Steven Lichtman initiated research coverage of Alcon Inc. (ALC $80.42) and RxSight, Inc. (RXST $9.11) and resumed William Blair’s coverage of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO $80.48) and Sight Sciences, Inc. (SGHT $6.03). All four companies are in the medical technology industry and specialize in vision and eye care products.
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