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News and Events

  • Equity Research

    Vor Biopharma Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Vor Biopharma Inc. (VOR $18.04), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat autoimmune disorders by targeting autoreactive B-cell biology.

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  • Equity Research

    William Blair Expands Biotech Research as Veteran Analyst Alethia Young Initiates Coverage

    William Blair today announced that Alethia Young has initiated coverage of 13 biotechnology companies, marking the next step in the firm’s continued expansion of its biotech offering.

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  • Corporate

    C.J. Jaskoll Joins William Blair as Chief Technology Officer

    William Blair today announced that C.J. Jaskoll has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer. Jaskoll is an accomplished technology executive with more than 25 years of experience in the investment industry.

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  • Equity Research

    Midera Food Processing, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Midera Food Processing, Inc. (MFP $39.57), a leading provider of further and end-of-line food processing solutions to customers operating in the protein, bakery, and snack food markets.

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  • Investment Banking

    Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Has Acquired The Rapid Group

    William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition of The Rapid Group.

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  • Investment Banking

    William Blair Expands Investment Banking Platform with Acquisition of Armentum Partners

    William Blair today announced it has acquired Armentum Partners, a premier boutique debt and alternative capital solutions advisory firm serving venture-backed businesses, public companies, and academic institutions.

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  • Investment Management

    William Blair Investment Management Completes Conversion of Emerging Markets Fixed Income Mutual Fund to Active ETF

    William Blair Investment Management today announced it has completed the conversion of the William Blair Emerging Markets Debt Mutual Fund into a new actively managed exchange-traded fund, the William Blair Emerging Income ETF (WINC).

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Awards and Recognition

  • Community Engagement

    William Blair Recognized Among Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies for Sixth Consecutive Year

    William Blair has once again been named one of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies by the Boston Business Journal, marking the sixth consecutive year the firm has received its Corporate Citizenship Award.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Receives Top Workplaces Awards

    William Blair has received numerous Culture Excellence awards in 2026.

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    Private Wealth Management

    William Blair Wealth Advisors Named to Forbes’ 2026 Top Next-Gen List

    Forbes recognized five William Blair wealth advisors in the top next-generation advisors list.

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  • Investment Management

    Lewis Jones, Marcelo Assalin, and Marco Ruijer Named to Euro Stars 2026

    Three William Blair emerging markets debt portfolio managers were named to Citywire's Euro Stars 2026 list, ranking among the top 0.5%.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Three William Blair Advisors Named to Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

    The annual ranking recognizes women advisors demonstrating excellence in wealth management and client service.

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  • Community Engagement

    Recognizing Our 2026 William Blair Cares Awards Recipients

    We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 William Blair Cares Awards, our annual program recognizing the exceptional volunteer efforts and impact of our colleagues across the firm.

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In The Media

  • Investment Banking

    Brian Flynn, Michael Loffredo Outline Market Trends in Packaging Strategies

    Brian Flynn and Michael Loffredo discuss how energy prices, digital printing, and sustainability regulations could shape packaging M&A activity.

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  • Investment Management

    Lewis Jones, Marcelo Assalin, and Marco Ruijer Named to Euro Stars 2026

    Three William Blair emerging markets debt portfolio managers were named to Citywire's Euro Stars 2026 list, ranking among the top 0.5%.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Josh Walshe Featured on Citywire Pro Buyer Podcast

    Josh Walshe, director, investment research & solutions for William Blair’s consulting services team, was the featured guest on Citywire Pro Buyer’s “PB Pod!” podcast, where he discussed the latest innovations in ETFs and diversification in the AI age.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Three William Blair Advisors Named to Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

    The annual ranking recognizes women advisors demonstrating excellence in wealth management and client service.

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  • Investment Management

    InvestmentWeek Covers William Blair Investment Management’s Global Leaders Select Launch

    William Blair Investment Management in July announced the launch of a new strategy—Global Leaders Select—and the appointment of Chandan Khanna as co-manager together with Hugo Scott-Gall.

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