Registered advisors
1 advisors
Large firm tier
Data sourced from FINRA BrokerCheck public records. Disclosures reflect reported events, not proven violations. Verify at BrokerCheck ↗
FINRA BrokerCheck SEC IAPD verified CRD# 1252 Grade F
WILLIAM BLAIR — FINRA BrokerCheck Disciplinary Record
Limited Liability Company headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. 1 registered advisor, 3200.0% disclosure rate.
WILLIAM BLAIR registration status — ACTIVE
Total disclosures
32 events
On FINRA BrokerCheck
Disclosure rate
3200.0%
32 ÷ 1 advisors
Branch offices
303 offices
Formed in Delaware
Disclosure Density
Disclosures per registered advisor — relative to peer-firm benchmarks.
WILLIAM BLAIR — disclosures per advisor 100.0%
Industry median
Compared against the 0.10-disclosure-per-advisor industry-median benchmark drawn from the firms table.
Disclosure Breakdown
| Disclosure Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Events | 29 |
| Customer Complaints | 0 |
| Arbitrations | 2 |
| Civil Events | 0 |
| Total | 32 |
Counts reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations. Verify at BrokerCheck ↗
Disclosure category share
WILLIAM BLAIR — 32 disclosures on FINRA U4/U5 categories
Peer Comparison
WILLIAM BLAIR vs. industry-median benchmarks for Large-tier broker-dealer firms.
Disclosure rate
3200.0%
Industry median: 10.0%
Reg events / advisor
29.00
Industry median: 0.05
Branches / advisor
303.00
Industry median: 0.15
Firm Details
- Firm Size
- Large
- Scope
- ACTIVE
- Location
- CHICAGO, IL, 60606-1594
- Formed
- 10/30/1995
- State of Formation
- Delaware
- CRD Number
- 1252
- SEC Number
- 2698
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View on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗What the Record Says About WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR (Limited Liability Company, CRD# 1252 · SEC# 2698 · CHICAGO, IL) reports 1 advisor across 303 branches — Large tier, scope ACTIVE.
BrokerCheck shows 32 disclosures (3200.0% per-advisor rate): 29 regulatory, 0 customer-complaint, 2 arbitration, 0 civil. Letter grade F (1/5 internal scoring). Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗ · how disclosures are interpreted.
Every firm registered with FINRA or the SEC must report regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitrations, and civil judicial events on its public BrokerCheck and Form ADV records. A disclosure is not automatically a finding of wrongdoing — it can range from a settled customer dispute to a formal regulatory sanction — but a high disclosure rate relative to advisor headcount is a signal worth examining before you hire. Compare the per-advisor rate above against firms of similar size, and read each disclosure's underlying detail on the official record rather than relying on the headline count alone. Registration itself confirms only that a firm is authorized to do business, not that its compliance history is clean.
Source: FINRA, BrokerCheck Public Disclosure Data (2024) FINRA, BrokerCheck Public Disclosure Data (2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a grade of F mean for WILLIAM BLAIR?
A grade of F indicates WILLIAM BLAIR has a significant number of FINRA disclosures relative to its size (3200.0% disclosure rate). Prospective clients should review the specific disclosures before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does WILLIAM BLAIR have?
WILLIAM BLAIR has 32 total FINRA disclosures, including 29 regulatory events, 2 arbitrations. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How many financial advisors work at WILLIAM BLAIR?
WILLIAM BLAIR has 1 registered advisor and 303 branch offices, headquartered in IL. Advisor counts are sourced from FINRA BrokerCheck public records.
Where can I verify WILLIAM BLAIR's disciplinary record?
You can verify WILLIAM BLAIR's full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 1252. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on a broker-dealer's record, including regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitration proceedings, and civil court events. Disclosures are part of the public record maintained by FINRA and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing or proven violations.
Should I avoid WILLIAM BLAIR because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms with more advisors tend to accumulate more disclosures. WILLIAM BLAIR has a 3200.0% disclosure rate (32 disclosures across 1 advisors). Consider reviewing the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck and comparing rates with similarly-sized firms before making a decision.
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