Private Wealth Management

As one of the last true global partnerships in the industry, William Blair combines the world-class investment resources of a global leader and the high-touch service, stability, and culture of an independent partnership. This model empowers us to be singularly focused on our clients’ success across market cycles and across generations.

Who We Are

Investors count on William Blair Private Wealth Management to activate their capital with purpose and precision. We do this by providing access to compelling investment opportunities and building customized portfolios that are fueled by our belief in the power of growth investing—and an investment process that has been refined over nearly nine decades. Where appropriate, we draw on and layer in a wide range of capabilities to craft a thoughtful wealth plan that delivers on the purpose of your capital.

Our Capabilities and Strategic Solutions

Our clients have a wide range of aspirations, opportunities, interests, and responsibilities. With that comes an equally complex number of issues that define wealth. We have the capabilities and strategic solutions to help. From philanthropy strategy and wealth planning to lending and alternative investments, we bring best practices, experience, and a deep subject matter expertise to the discussion.

Philanthropy Strategy

William Blair offers custom and personalized services to individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs, family offices, corporations, and nonprofits to establish and strengthen their philanthropic purpose.
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Wealth Planning

What do you want to accomplish with your wealth? Are you preparing for retirement? Do you have an education financing plan in place for your children or grandchildren?
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Pre-Liquidity Planning

Are you a company founder or family business owner considering the sale of your business? Looking to recapitalize through a round of growth funding or private equity investment? Expecting to sell private shares on the secondary markets?
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Borrowing and Lending

Interested in using your eligible assets as collateral to access cash or to secure short-term financing to meet your business and personal needs? Did you know you can earn income by loaning out eligible securities?
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Cash Management

Cash management at William Blair offers you liquidity and the flexibility to maintain cash flow while preserving capital over the short term. In addition, William Blair’s Bank Deposit Sweep Program helps you manage cash in your William Blair accounts.
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Fixed Income

Optimize your longer-term fixed-income investments in the current interest rate environment with William Blair’s fixed-income capabilities.
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Family Office Solutions

Families of substantial wealth may benefit from the services of a family office or a suite of bespoke solutions for the management and coordination of complex situations.
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Corporate & Executive Services

Our Corporate & Executive Services team supports entrepreneurs and executives as they navigate equity compensation, employer stock holdings, concentrated positions, and unique liquidity needs.
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Corporate Retirement Services

We can assist in implementation, day-to-day responsibilities, and fiduciary training of your defined-contribution, defined-benefit, and nonqualified plans.
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