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James R Hammack

Investment Adviser Representative at William Blair & Company L.L.C.

Lake Bluff, ILCRD #6564453Dual-registered
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Years of Experience
9 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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James R. Hammack is an investment adviser representative with William Blair & Company L.L.C. in Lake Bluff, IL, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2017 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Interocean Capital and Interocean Capital, LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Office

The William Blair Building, 150 North Riverside
Chicago, IL 60606

Advisors at this office: 236

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois
Broker:
35 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/7/2024
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 10/7/2016
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/23/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 7/10/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/25/2016

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

William BlairCurrent
8/23/2024 – Lake Bluff, IL
William Blair & Company L.L.C.Current
5/24/2024 – Chicago, IL
Interocean Capital
10/30/2020 – 7/30/2024Chicago, IL
Interocean Capital, LLC
10/30/2018 – 10/14/2020Chicago, IL
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
10/11/2016 – 10/17/2017Northbrook, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. InterOcean Capital, LLC
    Oct 2017 – Oct 2020Chicago, IL
  2. NFP Corporate Services
    Sep 2015 – Oct 2017Northbrook, IL
  3. Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
    Sep 2015 – Oct 2017Austin, TX
  4. InterOcean Capital Group, LLC
    Oct 2020 – Apr 2024Chicago, IL
  5. William Blair
    May 2024 – no end date reportedChicago, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About William Blair & Company L.L.C.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

William Blair offers investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, equities, and equity research services, including corporate access, private shares trading, and women's wealth advisory.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Investment BankingInvestment ManagementPrivate Wealth ManagementEquity ResearchCorporate AccessPrivate Shares TradingTechnologyFinancial ServicesMacroeconomics

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsOther Investment AdvisersCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
324
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
10
Main office:
Chicago, IL
SEC file number:
801-688

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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