Small Cap Growth Model Delivery SMA

Why This Strategy?

The strategy seeks to invest in small-cap companies that can sustain a higher level of growth for a longer period of time than the market expects
The strategy’s focus on the long term allows the team to seek to exploit inefficiencies derived from the short-term focus of other investors
The investment team employs a differentiated approach

Key Facts

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Key Facts
Inception Date	1/1/1994
Benchmark	Russell 2000® Growth Index

Investment Philosophy

Quality companies embody long-term corporate success given experienced and incentivized management teams, differentiated business models, and attractive financial characteristics
We believe our ability to outperform is driven by seeking to exploit three market inefficiencies among stocks of quality growth companies

Seek to Exploit Three Market Inefficiencies

Management

Ward Sexton, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager

Tenure with William Blair:Since

1999

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Mark Thompson, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager

Tenure with William Blair:Since

2006

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Risks: Equity securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions. Investing in small and medium capitalization companies involves special risks, including higher volatility and lower liquidity. Different investment styles may shift in and out of favor depending on market conditions. Individual securities may not perform as expected or a strategy used by the Adviser may fail to produce its intended result.

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