Client Focus
Client Focus, for and about clients, features insights from William Blair thought leaders on the latest market trends driving investments today. This edition highlights female-led and -focused initiatives by our colleagues and community partners, showcasing how diverse perspectives can help us advance across industries together.
Advancing Across Industries
CEO Perspective: Value Creation Through Diverse Perspectives
Brent Gledhill reflects on how diverse perspectives fuel innovative thinking and creative problem-solving. He highlights several of our firm’s female colleagues and the ways they are impacting their industries, clients, and communities.
Read moreWilliam Blair Analysts on Artificial Intelligence’s Impact
How is artificial intelligence playing out across sectors? What are the opportunities for growth? William Blair research analysts discuss current trends in the consumer, healthcare, and technology landscapes.
Read moreMaking the Strategic Move: Q&A With William Blair’s Head of Corporate Advisory
Christina Bresani, managing director and head of corporate advisory for William Blair Investment Banking, shares her perspective on the state of the market, staying strategic when making deals, and the benefits of improving diversity.
Read moreMetals of the Future: Set to See Continued Growth
Corporate Credit Analyst Alexandra Symeonidi explores how the transition to a low-carbon future has shaped demand for copper, lithium, and nickel.
Read moreWilliam Blair Baltimore Wealth Management Team Investing in the Success of Students
See how the Baltimore Wealth Management Team is partnering with Global Community Partner Bridges to invest in students’ futures long-term.
Read moreDid You Know? Philanthropy, Planning, and Pre-Liquidity Capabilities
From philanthropy strategy and wealth planning to lending and alternative investments, William Blair brings best practices, experience, and a deep subject matter expertise to the discussion.
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Did You Know? Philanthropy, Planning, and Pre-Liquidity Capabilities
From philanthropy strategy and wealth planning to lending and alternative investments, William Blair brings best practices, experience, and a deep subject matter expertise to the discussion.
Read moreNew Year’s Financial Resolution: Establish Your Automatic Periodic Investment Plan
Bid farewell to old spending habits and welcome in some savvy ways to save. Usher in the new year by establishing automatic ways to invest in your accounts.
Read moreGenerational Healthcare and Wealth Preservation Tips
With the rising costs of today’s healthcare needs and the challenges that social programs such as Medicare may face in coming decades, we provide an array of tips and tactics to help clients of all ages better plan for, and protect, their wealth and well-being.
Read moreHow Are Rising Interest Rates Affecting the Bond Market?
William Blair’s Tyler Glover, Clancy Burson, and Debra Schalk discuss today’s bond market and how investors are analyzing the risk/reward tradeoffs between short- and long-term securities.
Read moreEstate Planning Considerations in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
While rising interest rates impact borrowing costs, stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, they also can affect estate planning strategies.
Read morePhilanthropy in the Age of Constant Disruption
By understanding and embracing new trends that are reshaping the way people give, families can strengthen their philanthropic legacies for generations to come.
Read moreMarkets Keeping You Up? Talk With Your Advisor
Certainly the recent market volatility is unsettling but a disciplined investment strategy that considers your time horizon, risk tolerance, return objectives, and liquidity needs is essential in times like these.
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