Professional Recognition and Awards
- Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams 2023, 20241
Heartland Wealth Management Group
William Blair Private Wealth Management
PWM Professional Resources
About William Blair
William Blair is a premier global boutique 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.*
1935
Year William Blair was founded
1,950+
Employees worldwide
132 billion+
Client assets
89 Years
Independent and employee-owned
20+
Offices worldwide
~650
Companies under coverage
As of December 31, 2023
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.
Thought Leadership
Risk: Understanding and Managing an Inevitable Part of Investing
Identifying the various types of risk that investors face can help you think strategically about how to manage risk in a way that aligns with your goals and objectives.
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Using a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) for Wealth Transfer Purposes
A grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT) is a wealth transfer technique used by taxpayers who want to gift future asset appreciation to heirs.
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The 2024 Tax Reference Guide is Now Available
William Blair's tax reference guide for income earned in 2024 and tax returns filed in 2025 is now available.
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First Advantage Corporation: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of First Advantage Corporation (FA $15.32), a leading global provider of technology-enabled background screening products.
Read moreWilliam Blair Advises Nehring Electrical Works Company
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Nehring Electrical Works Company in connection with its pending sale to Mueller Industries, Inc.
Read moreNothum Food Processing Systems Has Been Acquired by Fortifi Food Processing Solutions
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Nothum Food Processing Solutions in connection with its sale to Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, a KKR portfolio company.
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