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The Marshall Team

William Blair Private Wealth Management

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  • Brian Marshall

    Brian Marshall

    Partner, Wealth Advisor

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  • Jon Sackett

    Jon Sackett

    Wealth Advisor Associate

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  • mattwilson

    Matthew J. Wilson

    Sales Associate

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  • James Hammack

    James Hammack

    Client Relationship Associate

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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 20 offices worldwide.*

  • 1935

    Year William Blair was founded

  • 1,950+

    Employees worldwide

  • 154 billion+

    Client assets

  • 90+ Years

    Independent and employee-owned

  • 20+

    Offices worldwide

  • 650+

    Companies under coverage

As of December 31, 2025
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Equity.

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Thought Leadership

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026

    2026 Wealth Planning and Philanthropy Strategies

    As we kick off 2026, now is the time to review your financial strategy and position yourself for success in the year ahead.

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    Friday, January 30, 2026

    Thinking Strategically About Charitable Giving

    Using charitable giving strategies to enhance the tax-efficiency of your donations plays a vital role in maximizing the impact of your gifts.

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  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025

    Keeping Your Financial Information Secure—And Steps to Take if You Have Been Hacked

    As the world becomes more digitally connected, cybersecurity risks will keep rising. Explore our guide to help you keep your financial information secure, recognize digital risks, and identify the next steps to take if your data has been compromised.

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Our Latest News

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026

    William Blair Deepens Sector Expertise With Strategic Hires Across Chemicals, Energy, and Equity Capital Markets

    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.

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  • Friday, January 30, 2026

    Alcon Inc. and RxSight, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    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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  • Friday, January 30, 2026

    Carlisle Companies Incorporated: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL $341.01), the leading manufacturer of single-ply commercial roofing membranes and a variety of building envelope solutions.

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