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Chase R. Patzer

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CRD#: 5925989
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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.

Chase Raymond Patzer, who also goes by Chase Patzer, was a registered financial professional .

Chase is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Chase had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Chase Patzer

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

September 2, 2015 - May 15, 2017

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 22, 2014 - September 14, 2015

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 18, 2011 - April 4, 2014

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
DENVER, CO

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/31/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/15/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/16/2011
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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