Choate Investment Advisors
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$9,415,808,971
Clients
614
Advisors
15
of 34 employees
About
Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC‑registered adviser that provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and wealth management to high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor‑advised funds and endowments. The brochure notes the firm does not list corporate or business clients and that a substantial portion of its assets are held in trusts for which attorneys at its parent law firm serve as fiduciaries.
The firm’s stated investment approach emphasizes diversified asset allocation as the primary determinant of long‑term performance and begins client relationships with an assessment of willingness and ability to take risk, then manages portfolios to that defined risk level while using tools such as capital‑gains budgeting and ESG analysis. ChoateIA combines index exposures, selected active managers and subadvisors where appropriate, and also sponsors three private fund vehicles that act as funds‑of‑funds, primarily to gain private equity exposure.
ChoateIA’s affiliation with Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP is a prominent feature of its business model: the law firm provides administrative support, CHS pays ChoateIA monthly fees that cover certain operating and custody costs, and the firms’ intertwined trust relationships affect how accounts are managed and custodied. The brochure also discloses that the firm issues periodicals/newsletters and has referenced predecessor performance in its materials, and it highlights operational distinctions from many peers such as a published $10 million target minimum (accepted below at discretion), employee/partner fee discounts, and deemed custody of private fund interests that triggers independent audit requirements.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Fixed fees for additional services ranging from $1,000 to $2,500
Up to 1.25% annually
Legal services: $525 - $1,750 per hour; Additional advisory services: fixed fees between $1,000 - $2,500
Account minimum: $10 million
Main office
Two International Place, Suite 3000
Boston MA 02110
Advisors at this office
15
Most active in
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Also doing business as
Choate Investment Advisors · Choate Investment Advisors LLC
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Lawyer
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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