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AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

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Client assets under management

$2,560,684,266

Clients

503

72% high-net-worth

Advisors

13

of 26 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

39

Low

Average account size

$5,090,824

About

Alesco provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to institutional clients — including foundations, endowments, retirement plans, trusts, and estates — as well as to high net worth individuals; it also offers standalone financial planning and consulting services such as consolidated reporting, asset allocation analysis, manager evaluation, and retirement plan advisory. The firm serves as portfolio manager in two wrap fee programs and supplies model portfolios to an overlay program, while also accepting non‑discretionary consulting engagements.

Alesco’s investment process begins with establishing an asset allocation that reflects a client’s time horizon, risk tolerance, income needs, and tax considerations, then implements that allocation using a mix of index-based and systematic mutual funds and ETFs alongside selected private investments when appropriate. The firm combines fundamental analysis with quantitative modeling, monitors tracking error for passive funds, and conducts account reviews on a periodic basis (typically one to four times per year), providing written reports to clients.

Alesco is owned through ESL HoldCo, LLC and ultimately by ESL Federal Credit Union and is affiliated with ESL Trust Services, LLC (a New York limited trust company) and a FINRA‑member broker‑dealer, an ownership and affiliate structure that is uncommon among multi‑team advisory firms. The brochure also discloses operational governance and custody features that may be noteworthy to prospective clients — participation in wrap and model programs, retention of certain client website credentials to access accounts, and an employee serving as trustee on two client trusts — each of which bears consideration during client due diligence.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees, specific amounts not disclosed

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 0.90% annually $500,000 - $2,000,000: 0.60% annually $2,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.40% annually $10,000,000 - $50,000,000: 0.35% annually $50,000,000+: 0.30% annually

Other

Account minimum: $3,000,000 Minimum fee: Clients may be charged a minimum management fee; specific amounts not disclosed Fee-only: Fixed financial planning fees, specific amounts not disclosed

Main office location

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

120 Office Park Way

Pittsford NY 14534, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Frederick M

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Frederick Minges is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 16 years before joining his current firm. ESL NewCo I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, commonly recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and serves approximately 468 clients with about $4.81 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Stephen M

CFA®, Series 63, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Stephen Mitchell is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at ESL Newco I, LLC and has held roles at Alesco Advisors LLC, Novem Group, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling to develop asset-allocation plans tailored to clients’ financial and tax considerations.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Todd G

CFA®, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Todd Green is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with ESL Newco I, LLC and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 18 years. He serves as a board member of FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals, a company focused on animal health products. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Timothy T

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Timothy Tindall is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with Alesco Advisors LLC since 2005. ESL NewCo I, LLC (operating as Alesco Advisors) provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and is part of a larger financial group that includes broker-dealer and trust services entities.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Jody R

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Jody Rossiter is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 14 years. ESL NewCo I, LLC (operating as Alesco Advisors) provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling to develop asset-allocation plans tailored to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, income needs, and tax considerations.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Christopher M

CFA®

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Christopher Mirrione is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with ESL Newco I, LLC and previously spent 17 years at Alesco Advisors LLC. ESL NewCo I, LLC (operating as Alesco Advisors) provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, offering discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary consulting while maintaining approximately $4.81 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Andrew K

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Andrew Kay is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for 13 years. ESL NewCo I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, commonly recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and serves approximately 468 clients with about $4.81 billion in assets under management.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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James G

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

James Gould is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC (formerly Wealthcfo) for 25 years. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $4.81 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Justin S

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Justin Sansone is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC and EFPR Solutions, LLC. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary consulting.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Kevin R

CFA®

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Kevin Ruster is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with ESL Newco I, LLC and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC for twelve years. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm utilizes fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, offering both discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary consulting, and is part of a broader financial group that includes broker-dealer and trust services affiliates.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Douglas E

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Douglas Emblidge is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC. Before entering finance, he spent 39 years in broadcasting, including roles at 13WHAM-TV/Sinclair Broadcast Group and WAIO Radio 95.1. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, often recommending index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $4.81 billion in assets.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Eric M

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Eric Morris is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with ESL Newco I, LLC and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC. His background includes roles at Nazareth College of Rochester, Syracuse University, and Brighton Central School District. ESL Newco I, LLC, operating as Alesco Advisors, provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling, focusing on asset allocation tailored to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, income needs, and tax considerations.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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Megan K

Series 65

Pittsford, NY

AleSco Advisors, LLC, an ESL Company

Megan Konieczny is a financial advisor at ESL Newco I, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Alesco Advisors LLC and BNY Mellon. Megan's background also includes roles at Duquesne University, Invesco, Coopervision, and Cloud Docx. ESL NewCo I, LLC (operating as Alesco Advisors) provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses fundamental analysis and quantitative modeling to develop asset-allocation plans tailored to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Private / alternative investments General retirement planning
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