
Our Company – At a Glance
As of December 31, 2020
- Founded in 1935 by William McCormick Blair
- Independent and employee-owned
- Over 1,550 employees worldwide
- Investment Banking transactions have covered about 30 countries, 875 companies, and $430 billion in value since January 2016*
- Research coverage comprises over 600 companies*
- Market maker for over 3,300 equities and more than 440 preferred stocks*
- Limited third-party debt on our balance sheet; equity comes from capital investment by our partners
- Memberships: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)*, Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)*, National Futures Association (NFA)**
*William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
**William Blair Investment Management, LLC