Ted Hobbie

Ted Hobbie is a strategic accounts director at William Blair Investment Management. He focuses on establishing and expanding the firm’s presence on investment platforms within the wirehouse channel. Before joining the firm in 2026, Ted was managing director on the U.S. wealth business development team at AQR Capital Management. He partnered with home office personnel at wirehouses, retirement plan service providers, insurance companies, and asset managers to support and grow strategic relationships. Previously, Ted was a partner and managing director in the retirement and sub-advisory group at Neuberger Berman. He has experience collaborating with clients to deliver and distribute a range of investment solutions, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts (SMAs), sub-advisory mandates, and hedge fund strategies. Ted received a B.A. in government and law from Lafayette College and a M.S. in finance from Seton Hall University.