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  • Investment Banking

    William Blair Private Capital Advisory: 2025 Secondary Market Report

    After an exceptional 2024—with global secondary volume growing approximately 40% from 2023—market insiders remain bullish and expect $175 billion in global transaction volume this year.

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  • Equity Research

    Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions

    Delve into William Blair’s latest generative AI report, “Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions.” Featuring insights from technology analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Sebastien Naji, this episode explores the current state of AI, industry trends, and the future of AI development.

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  • Institutional Sales and Trading

    Talking Market Trends with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading

    In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Tony Frascotti, head of private shares trading at William Blair, discusses the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private shares market, delving into the impact of macroeconomic factors, the influence of AI on investment strategies, and the resurgence of the crypto market.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Smart Wealth Planning Tips for Each Stage of Your Career: Early Career Professionals

    Managing your budget and credit, saving and investing, and understanding your company benefits are critical to building a sound financial future.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Smart Wealth Planning Tips for Each Stage of Your Career: Mid-Career Professionals

    Take full advantage of retirement savings vehicles during this phase of your career while you are juggling expenses and building wealth.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Smart Wealth Planning Tips for Each Stage of Your Career: Late Career Professionals

    Often your highest earning years, now is the time to evaluate your current financial plan and plans for retirement.

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  • Investment Banking

    Five Highlights of Rollover Equity and Management-Equity Incentives

    Owner-operators seeking to sell their companies are increasingly being offered rollover equity and management-equity incentives—to keep them committed to the company’s ongoing success.

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  • Investment Management

    Building on Strength: Fresh Perspectives on Emerging Markets

    We believe emerging markets present a landscape of opportunity for equity investors despite macroeconomic headwinds.

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  • Investment Banking

    Aviation Services Industry Update

    U.S. general aviation and business jet activity finished 2024 on a strong note—and global airline industry revenues are projected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time in 2025.

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  • Equity Research

    Navigating the Boom: Understanding the Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence

    From increased productivity to software development to content creation, GenAI is ushering in a new era of rapid advancement. In our first installment of confronting GenAI's most pressing questions, we explore the economic impact of AI and where the most untapped opportunities are for investors.

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  • Equity Research

    Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal—February 2025

    William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal reflects on February’s economic narratives, including the impact of noisy data, government spending cuts, climate change, mass deportations, recent inflation data, and the evolving nature of inflation on future monetary policy decisions.

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  • Investment Management

    Seeking to Optimize Risk-Adjusted Return Potential With Frontier Markets Debt

    We believe the time may be right for an allocation to frontier markets debt through a dedicated strategy.

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    Private Wealth Management

    Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA

    IRA owners who are age 70½ or older and charitably inclined may consider making Qualified Charitable Distributions from their IRAs as a tax efficient way to fund charitable goals.

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  • Corporate

    Corporate Giving: Key Trends and Insights

    Several key trends are shaping the landscape of corporate giving, providing insights for nonprofit organizations to leverage when cultivating partnerships and opportunities to engage with employees and activate corporate philanthropy.

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