The Brandau Team

William Blair Private Wealth Management

Our Team

Jim Brandau

Managing Director, Wealth Advisor

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Julia Cooke

Senior Associate I, Relationship Advisor

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Gavin McGill

Associate I, Client Relations

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Tyler Glover

Partner, Managing Director, Private Wealth Management Consulting Services

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Christopher Brathwaite

Partner, Director of Pre-Liquidity Planning

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Laura Coy

Partner, Head of Philanthropy and Sustainability

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Kelly Oliven

Senior Vice President, Wealth Strategy

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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
2,000+

Employees worldwide
152 billion+

Client assets
90+ Years

Independent and employee-owned
30+

Offices worldwide*
700+

Companies under coverage

As of September 30, 2026
*Includes strategic alliances with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Equity Ltd.

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Our Latest News

Friday, November 6, 2026

Deoleo Has Agreed to be Acquired by Acesur and Dcoop

William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Deoleo Holding, S.L., a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners and Alchemy Partners, in connection with its pending sale to a consortium comprising Acesur and Dcoop.
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

William Blair Initiates Coverage of Three Oil and Gas Companies

William Blair initiated research coverage of Chevron Corporation (CVX $228.23), ConocoPhillips (COP $147.96), and ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM $179.91), three leading global oil and gas companies.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Vexcel Has Agreed to Be Acquired by CoStar Group

William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vexcel Group, Inc. in connection with its pending sale to CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP).
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Jim Brandau

Julia Cooke

Gavin McGill

Tyler Glover

Christopher Brathwaite

Laura Coy

Kelly Oliven

Josh Walshe

Best Financial Practices for College Students

Financial Tips for Making a Major Purchase

Quick Reference Guide to Retirement Plans

Deoleo Has Agreed to be Acquired by Acesur and Dcoop

William Blair Initiates Coverage of Three Oil and Gas Companies

Vexcel Has Agreed to Be Acquired by CoStar Group

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