has sold a majority stake to
Blake Jones
Managing Director, Financial Services
About Blake
Blake Jones is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2022. Prior to William Blair, he worked for Truist Securities Inc., Morgan Keegan & Co., Deutsche Banc and Alex. Brown & Sons.
Notable Transactions
a portfolio company of Lee Equity Partners
has acquired
a subsidiary of Kestra Financial
has made a minority investment in
has made a strategic equity investment in
a portfolio company of
Lovell Minnick Partners
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Financial services investment banking at William Blair draws on the firm’s deep expertise and relationships throughout the sector to deliver objective advice and execution excellence. We have built a leading franchise helping financial services companies maximize the value of their businesses. Our clients turn to us for outstanding execution for their M&A advisory and capital-raising objectives.
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