Larry Gilbert

About Larry

Larry Gilbert is a partner and wealth advisor with William Blair’s Private Wealth Management group. He joined William Blair from the Private Banking North America Business of Credit Suisse Securities. He previously served at HighTower Advisors as one of the firm’s earliest partners and for 10 years at Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management. Before his years in private wealth, Larry worked for eight years as a professional market maker on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Larry received his M.B.A. from the Booth School at the University of Chicago and a B.A. in economics from Pennsylvania State University.

Currently, Larry serves on and is the immediate past chair of the board of directors for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, serves on the University of Chicago Medical Center Board of Trustees, and is a member of the University Advisory Board for Boston University. He previously served as a director on the Next Generation Board of the United States Holocaust Museum and as a director and chairman of the Starlight Children’s Foundation. He also was a member of the Golden Angels Network and an advisor to the Kohler Business Center at Marquette University. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and is an active competitor; having completed several marathons, Ironman triathlons, and numerous other endurance events.

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.