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Louise Lane

Louise Lane

WILLIAM BLAIR | Partner, Wealth Advisor
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 301734
Louise Lane

Professional summary


Louise Lane, CFP®, who also goes by Louise Imberman Lane, Louise J Lane, is a registered financial advisor currently at WILLIAM BLAIR located in Chicago, Illinois.

Louise is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1972. Louise has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, PC, Series 000, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Louise Lane was the first woman broker at William Blair. Prior to joining William Blair, she spent five years with a leading New York investment bank. Louise has developed an enviable reputation as an astute investor. Her primary expertise is in the equity market and in her skillful interpretation of stock research. Throughout the day, Louise scrutinizes extensive information from her many contacts in industry and finance as well as from William Blair analysts, Wall Street research, and electronic updates. Trust, commitment, and proven results are at the heart of Louise’s enduring client relationships. Currently, she is working with many high net-worth individuals, some of whom run public companies. Most of her business is generated through referrals, which is a testament to Louise’s pledge to excellence in account management, confidentiality, and personalized client service. A lifelong Chicago resident, she is an arts enthusiast, active in sports, and a world traveler. Louise contributes her time to various nonprofit organizations. She is currently on the board of Music of the Baroque and formerly served as chair of the board of Hazelden Chicago and vice chair of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Trust & estate planning
Institutional consulting
Philanthropic services
Financial planning
Trading individual securities
Executive services/Equity comp...
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Louise Imberman Lane | Louise J Lane

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2011

Experience


Current

September 20, 2006 - Present

WILLIAM BLAIR

Office #1: The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1252
Chicago, IL
Current

July 24, 1984 - Present

WILLIAM BLAIR

Office #1: The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1252
Chicago, IL
Past

January 9, 1981 - July 30, 1984

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
Past

December 17, 1976 - February 9, 1981

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
Past

February 22, 1972 - February 11, 1977

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY L.L.C. | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY

CRD#: 1252 / SEC#: 801-688, 8-2698

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1947 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alaska
(9/9/2020)
RR
Arizona
(8/1/1984)
RR
Arkansas
(11/30/2017)
RR
California
(7/24/1984)
RR
Colorado
(7/24/1984)
RR
Connecticut
(3/23/1998)
RR
Delaware
(4/5/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/12/1986)
RR
Florida
(7/25/1984)
RR
Georgia
(3/2/2011)
RR
Hawaii
(6/21/2023)
RR
Idaho
(11/30/2017)
RR
Illinois
(7/24/1984)
IAR
Illinois
(9/20/2006)
RR
Indiana
(3/6/2015)
RR
Kansas
(11/30/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(6/2/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(2/15/2017)
RR
Maine
(9/2/2015)
RR
Maryland
(4/19/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/25/2000)
RR
Michigan
(9/21/2005)
RR
Minnesota
(6/13/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(9/19/2019)
RR
Missouri
(8/3/1984)
RR
Montana
(11/30/2017)
RR
Nebraska
(6/2/2016)
RR
Nevada
(11/30/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(9/21/2005)
RR
New Mexico
(7/24/1984)
RR
New York
(7/24/1984)
RR
North Carolina
(3/22/2006)
RR
Ohio
(11/13/2013)
RR
Oregon
(7/12/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/21/2005)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/12/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(4/23/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(2/14/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(4/22/2014)
RR
Texas
(1/28/1994)
RR
Utah
(8/5/2013)
RR
Virginia
(11/11/2011)
RR
Washington
(10/29/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(5/15/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/2/2000)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/25/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/29/1988
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 3/3/1972
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/9/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY L.L.C. | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY

CRD#: 1252 / SEC#: 801-688, 8-2698

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1947 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606-1594
Phone number
(312) 236-1600
Established
Delaware since 10/30/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
469

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WILLIAM BLAIR FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 WRAP BROCHURE (8/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WBC HOLDINGS, L.P.HOLDING COMPANY
CITARDI, CISSIEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, GENERAL COUNSEL6642613
DEVORE, RYAN JACOBEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE3049671
DUWA, ROBERT JEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2931296
GLEDHILL, BRENT WALKERPRESIDENT, CEO2921069
MCLAUGHLIN, SCOTT THOMASEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2481285
QUINN, MICHAEL PATRICKEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE3257072
RASAVONGXAY, WILLSON BCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6593731
SATTERFIELD, BETH AEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE6011858
TOLE, STEVEN ROBERTEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE5885283
TRIMBERGER, MICHAEL WILLIAMCFO5329834
ZIMMER, MATTHEW MONTGOMERYEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE4157826

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts37,973
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 58,329,726,421

Disclosures


Regulatory Event29
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


WILLIAM BLAIR

WILLIAM BLAIR

Partner, Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 1252Chicago, IL 60606

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