The global investment banking and asset management firm has recruited a former Boston Private Wealth team.

William Blair & Company, a global investment banking and asset management firm, has hired three financial advisors at its Boston, MA, private wealth management group.

Barbara Cummings, Robert Kjellman and Carl Young, along with investment resource associate Karen Eames, all join from Boston Private Wealth, which was formed after the acquisition of Banyan Partners by Boston Private Bank.

The team will serve high net worth individuals and families, business owners, foundations and endowments.

William Blair's global asset management business includes over $77 billion as of March 31, 2015. The firm has around $18 billion in private wealth assets.