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Choate Investment Advisors

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Client AUM

$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.

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Expertise

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing

Occupation focus

Attorney Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for additional services ranging from $1,000 to $2,500

Percentage

Up to 1.25% annually

Project-based

Legal services: $525 - $1,750 per hour; Additional advisory services: fixed fees between $1,000 - $2,500

Other

Account minimum: $10 million

Main office

Two International Place, Suite 3000

Boston MA 02110

Advisors at this office

15

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Also doing business as

Choate Investment Advisors · Choate Investment Advisors LLC

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Advisors at this firm

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Graham J

Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Graham Johnstone is a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Choate in 2025, he worked at Loomis Sayles, Wellington, and J.P. Marvel Wealth Management. He also spent eight years in full-time education before beginning his financial career. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and includes the use of index exposures, active managers, subadvisors, and private fund vehicles to access private equity.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Diana M

Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Diana Malcom is a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lowell, Blake & Associates, Inc. for 23 years before joining Choate in 2023. Choate Investment Advisors serves individuals, trustees, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on client risk tolerance and uses a combination of index funds, active managers, subadvisors, and ESG research, while also advising three Private Funds that invest in third-party private equity and private investment funds.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Harrison O

CFA®

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Harrison Odaniell is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has been with Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA since 2015. Choate Investment Advisors serves individuals, trustees, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk profiles and employs a mix of index funds, active managers, subadvisors, and ESG research in its investment approach.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Jessica W

CFP®, Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Jessica Welch is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors since 2023. Prior to joining Choate, she worked for Lowell, Blake & Associates, Inc. for six years and was employed by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy from 2015 to 2017. Choate Investment Advisors serves individuals, trustees, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on client risk tolerance and utilizes a mix of index funds, active managers, and ESG research in its diversified portfolios.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Alison S

Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Alison Svizzero is a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Boston Children's Hospital for twelve years. Choate Investment Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and risk assessment, combining index exposures with active managers and private fund vehicles, and maintains a close affiliation with the law firm Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Jacob K

CFA®

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Jacob Kidder is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Choate Investment Advisors since 2021 and previously held roles at Foster Dykema Cabot and Wellington Management. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation based on clients’ risk tolerance and uses a combination of index exposures, active managers, and private fund vehicles, while maintaining close ties with its parent law firm, Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Mark P

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Mark Perry is a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lowell Blake & Associates, National Securities Corporation, and Winslow Wealth Management. Perry is based in Boston, MA. Choate Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and combines index exposures with selected active managers and private fund vehicles.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Louis M

Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Louis Marchant is a financial advisor with Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at PwC from 2017 to 2021 and has been with Choate Investment Advisors since 2021. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation aligned with clients' risk tolerance and integrates index exposures, active managers, and private fund vehicles, operating in affiliation with the law firm Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Erin K

CFA®

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Erin Kerr is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience and has been with Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA since 2015. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified asset allocation tailored to clients' risk profiles and combines index exposures with selected active managers and private fund vehicles.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Patrick C

Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Patrick Collins is a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mission Wealth and World Energy, as well as four years at Bentley University. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, combining index exposures, active managers, and private fund vehicles to provide private equity exposure.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan M

CFA®, Series 63

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Jonathan Mcgraw Bentley is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Lowell Blake & Associates Inc., Leerink Partners LLC, and Tetrem Capital Management. Choate Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation tailored to clients' risk tolerance and combines index exposure, active management, and private fund vehicles, operating in close affiliation with the law firm Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Amy Q

CFP®, Series 66

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Amy Qiu is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Choate Investment Advisors and has previously been employed at Welch & Forbes LLC, Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management, LLC, and Athena Capital Advisors LLC. Choate Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trustees, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on clients’ risk tolerance and employs a diversified investment approach that includes index funds, active managers, subadvisors, and ESG research integration.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Kelsey S

CFA®

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Kelsey Sullivan is a CFA® charterholder with over seven years of experience in the investment industry. She currently works at Choate Investment Advisors and previously held roles at Putnam Investments and Capital Group. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk profiles and combines index exposures with selected active managers and private fund vehicles, supported by an affiliation with the law firm Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Hideyoshi W

Series 65

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Hideyoshi Watanabe is a financial advisor at Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA, holding a Series 65 designation with 2 years of industry experience. He has been with Choate Investment Advisors since 2014. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and combines index exposures with selected active managers and private fund vehicles to provide private equity exposure.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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Tamer A

CFA®

Boston, MA

Choate Investment Advisors

Tamer Alamuddin is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience at Choate Investment Advisors and eight years in the financial industry. He is based in Boston, MA. Choate Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and incorporates index exposures, select active managers, and private fund vehicles to provide private equity access.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Attorney Founder/Business Owner
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