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Travis P. Black

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CRD#: 4245726
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Travis Paul Black, who also goes by Travis Black, was a registered financial professional .

Travis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Travis had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Travis Black

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

February 22, 2017 - May 7, 2019

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 10, 2010 - March 22, 2016

IMPERIAL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 43744
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 26, 2007 - June 9, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 26, 2001 - April 7, 2006

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
SHORT HILLS, NJ

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/27/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/25/2001
General Securities Representative Examination

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)
WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY, L.L.C. FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE (8/14/2025)
WILLIAM BLAIR EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES FORM ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WBC HOLDINGS, L.P.HOLDING COMPANY
CITARDI, CISSIEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, GENERAL COUNSEL6642613
DEVORE, RYAN JACOBEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE3049671
GLEDHILL, BRENT WALKERPRESIDENT, CEO2921069
KENDALL, ROBERT DANIELEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2765873
MCLAUGHLIN, SCOTT THOMASEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE2481285
RASAVONGXAY, WILLSON BCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6593731
SATTERFIELD, BETH AEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE6011858
TOLE, STEVEN ROBERTEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE5885283
TRIMBERGER, MICHAEL WILLIAMEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CFO5329834
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

CRD#: 1252

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