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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 30 offices worldwide.*

  • 1935

    Year William Blair was founded

  • 1,950+

    Employees worldwide

  • 145 billion+

    Client assets

  • 90+ Years

    Independent and employee-owned

  • 30+

    Offices worldwide*

  • 700+

    Companies under coverage

As of March 31, 2026
*Includes strategic alliances with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Equity Ltd.

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Thought Leadership

  • Friday, May 15, 2026

    Preserving Capital Beyond Peak Earning Years for Long-Term Financial Security

    Peak earning years may create wealth, but long-term financial security depends on how that wealth is structured, sustained, and ultimately, transferred.

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  • Back of students' heads wearing caps and gowns
    Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    College Was Awesome. Now What?

    College graduation marks the start of a career with new responsibilities and decisions. It can be an exciting time but filled with uncertainty.

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  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026

    Asset Allocation: Your Biggest Investment Decision

    Building a portfolio involves countless decisions. But none is more important than how you allocate your wealth across asset classes. This white paper describes the process of developing a customized asset-allocation strategy, achieving meaningful diversification across and within asset classes, and monitoring allocations and reviewing portfolios.

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Our Latest News

  • Tuesday, May 26, 2026

    Valco Melton Has Agreed to be Acquired by Graco Inc.

    William Blair acted as financial advisor to Valco Cincinnati, Inc. and Affiliates (Valco Melton), in connection with its pending sale to Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG).

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  • Thursday, May 21, 2026

    William Blair Adds Senior Fintech Banker in London

    William Blair announced today the addition of Rishi Sethi as a London-based managing director in the firm’s global Technology team.

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  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026

    Casey's General Stores, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY $855.87), a U.S.-based convenience store chain that primarily operates across the Midwest and South and offers fuel, groceries, general merchandise, and freshly prepared food—most notably its made-from-scratch pizza.

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