Robert Durkin
Wealth Advisor
About Bob
Bob Durkin is a wealth advisor with the Devins Pollock Private Wealth Management Team at William Blair, a role he assumed in June 2023. His association with William Blair dates to 2005. He brings a wealth of experience to the team and his clients, having recently held the position of head of Institutional Equity Trading. With more than 30 years in the investment sector, Bob has worked on both the buy side and sell side in multiple trading and analytical responsibilities. Notably, he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2001. Bob earned his A.B. in economics from Harvard College in 1991.
Beyond his professional pursuits, he actively engages in fundraising and mentorship at the Kinaffe School in Swinford, Mayo, Ireland. His involvement extends to supporting a diverse student body, including refugees from around the world, aged 4-12.
Currently residing in Greenland, NH, Bob shares his home with his wife, daughter, and four sons.
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.*
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1935Year William Blair was founded
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1,900+Employees worldwide
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139 billion+Client assets
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90 YearsIndependent and employee-owned
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20+Offices worldwide
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~650Companies under coverage
As of March 31, 2025
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.