William Blair, a US-based investment banking and asset management firm, has strengthened its New York team by appointing three new financial advisors.

These include appointment of Jill Harvey, vice president, financial advisor; Linda Sutkin, vice president, financial advisor; and Richard Arkwright, financial adviser.

Harvey, Arkwright and Eliassen join William Blair from Fieldpoint Private Advisors, a wealth advisory and private banking firm.

Additionally, portfolio investment specialist Alexei Lee, registered portfolio associate Bernadette Eliassen and Sonia Survilla has joined the company from financial services firm Wall Street Access.

William Blair said that advisors serve HNW individuals and their families, business owners, nonprofits, foundations, and endowments.

William Blair partner and head of private client advisors Ryan DeVore said: “We are focused on serving a sophisticated clientele that values comprehensive financial advice. We continue to selectively expand our Private Wealth business with very high-quality professionals in key markets, and we’re proud to expand in New York.”