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  • Laura Ward

    Laura Harrison Ward

    Managing Director, Wealth Advisor

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  • Lisa Kwong

    Lisa Kwong

    Senior Client Relationship Associate

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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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Thought Leadership

  • The 2024 Tax Reference Guide is Now Available

    William Blair's tax reference guide for income earned in 2024 and tax returns filed in 2025 is now available.

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  • Asset Allocation: Your Biggest Investment Decision

    Building a portfolio involves countless decisions. But none is more important than how you allocate your wealth across asset classes. This white paper describes the process of developing a customized asset-allocation strategy, achieving meaningful diversification across and within asset classes, and monitoring allocations and reviewing portfolios.

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  • 529 Plan Account Rollovers to Roth IRAs

    529 plan account owners or beneficiaries can roll over 529 plans into a beneficiary-owned Roth IRA tax-free and penalty-free as of January 1, 2024, subject to certain limitations.

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Our Latest News

  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Has Acquired FoodScience

    William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) in connection with its acquisition of FoodScience, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners.

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  • Celebrating a Decade of Service: Veterans’ Alliance 10th Anniversary

    As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the William Blair Veterans’ Alliance, we reflect on a decade of duty, honor, and service.

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  • Ingram Micro Holding Corporation: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (INGM $23.47), a leading IT distributor with operations in over 50 countries and more than 161,000 customers.

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