William Blair

Est. 1935
1,001-5,000 employees Financial Services

About William Blair

William Blair is the premier global boutique 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.*

*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.

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Expertise

Investment Banking, Asset Management, Equity Research, Private Wealth Management, Institutional Sales & Trading, Investment Management, Institutional Investment Management, and Private Shares Trading

Managing Risk Through Life’s Milestones
  • 23 Sep 2026

Five steps to ensuring your life insurance continues to serve your needs.

Why Quick-Service Restaurants Are Most Impacted by GLP-1 Usage
  • 23 Sep 2026

As GLP-1 use grows, quick-service restaurants face new pressure from consumers eating fewer meals, smaller portions, and less indulgent food.

Applying for College Financial Aid
  • 18 Sep 2026

What you need to know about applying for financial aid and enhancing your family’s aid eligibility.

Economics Weekly: Where Are Rates Heading? A Look at Tightening Cycles and 10-Year Yields
  • 18 Sep 2026

In this Economics Weekly, Richard de Chazal takes another look at interest rates, examining how high rates are likely to go in the current cycle relative to past Fed tightening cycles.

Gene Editing Grows Up: From Breakthrough Science to Approved Therapies
  • 17 Sep 2026

From sickle cell disease to cardiovascular conditions, gene editing is advancing rapidly as new delivery platforms expand what these therapies may be able to treat.

The Gender Investment Gap: How Women Invest
  • 16 Sep 2026

Women often invest with purpose and discipline, traits that can support long-term success. Understanding how to put those strengths into action can help build greater confidence and financial momen...

Moving Continues Driving Big Home Upgrade Decisions
  • 15 Sep 2026

Homeowners planning to move are far more likely to renovate, particularly for larger, higher-value projects.

How Technology Is Reshaping the Client Experience in Insurance Brokerage
  • 14 Sep 2026

Technology is changing what clients expect from insurance brokers, creating faster service, smarter insights, and seamless digital access essential to retention.

State Residency Changes: Tax Implications and Rules
  • 14 Sep 2026

This paper reviews the residency rules for individuals, identifies steps to establish new residency, and addresses residency audits. It also provides an overview of the residency rules for trusts.