William Blair, a global financial advisory firm, completed the acquisition of Investment Counselors of Maryland, an investment advisor, from BrightSphere Investment, a global, diversified asset management company. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are thrilled to welcome Bill and the ICM investment team to William Blair as our US value franchise. ICM’s collaborative, rigorous investment process and client-focused culture aligns well with William Blair’s culture and mission. Moreover, the team has established deep relationships with some of the most sophisticated investors over time and has a well-documented track record of success. This team will broaden and deepen William Blair’s value expertise and will add another strong pillar to our well-known US, international, and emerging markets small-cap franchise," Stephanie Braming, William Blair Partner and Global Head of Investment Management.