William Blair & Company
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Illinois
27yrs
Ryan Devore has worked in the financial industry for 27 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Chicago, Illinois. After three years at Morgan Stanley and five years at Citigroup Global Markets, Ryan joined William Blair & Company in 2012, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in Chicago
OfficeThe William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$1.49 million
Advisors at the firm329
States licensed ?1 state
Services through William Blair & Company
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Career
- 2012 – nowWilliam BlairCurrent firm
- 2009 – 2012Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2004 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- Feb 2002 – Aug 2003Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
Contact Ryan
(312) 236-1600William Blair & Company main office The William Blair Building 150 North RiversideChicago, IL 60606Office · Get directions LinkedIn pageWilliam Blair & Company
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About Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call William Blair & Company at (312) 236-1600 and ask for Ryan Devore. Ryan works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 19% by experience in Chicago.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan paid?
William Blair & Company reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Ryan for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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