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The Chandler Wealth Management Team

William Blair Private Wealth Management

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  • Edward (Buz) Chandler

    Edward (Buz) Chandler

    Managing Director, Wealth Advisor

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Across sectors, we have seen accelerated adoption of technology, business opportunity, and a deglobalized environment. Learn from our experts what this evolution means for a post-pandemic world.

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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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