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About Buz

Edward (Buz) Chandler joined William Blair in 2000 and is a managing director and wealth advisor with the firm. Previously, he worked for more than 20 years in the commercial printing business. Buz received a B.A. in accounting, economics, and business administration from Hillsdale College. He is an arts enthusiast, a world traveler, and active in golf, fishing, and paddle tennis.

Professional Recognition and Awards

  • Forbes Best-in-State Advisors 2023, 20241

1 The Forbes ranking algorithm is based on industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC, which does not receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. Investment performance is not a criterion.

About William Blair

William Blair is a 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.*

  • 1935

    Year William Blair was founded

  • 1,900+

    Employees worldwide

  • 149 billion+

    Client assets

  • 89 Years

    Independent and employee-owned

  • 20+

    Offices worldwide

  • ~650

    Companies under coverage

As of September 30, 2024
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.

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