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Welch & Forbes LLC

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Client AUM

$8,177,766,347

Clients

643

Advisors

5

of 55 employees

About

Welch & Forbes provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management primarily to individuals and trusts and also serves pension and profit‑sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm additionally offers personal trust and fiduciary services, estate administration, tax and custodial services, bill paying, and cash‑flow and wealth simulation analysis.

The firm delivers customized portfolio management under Investment Counsel Agreements that document each client’s objectives and restrictions, using a primarily bottom‑up fundamental research process reviewed by an Investment Committee. Portfolio construction typically combines multi‑cap equity strategies and a modified laddered, investment‑grade fixed income approach with a tax‑sensitive focus, limited use of derivatives, and ESG factors considered where applicable.

Welch & Forbes maintains a significant private‑investment and fiduciary footprint that includes sponsoring limited liability pooled vehicles (the “W&F Funds”) for which it has served as managing member, providing access to private placements (including real estate and oil and gas interests), and acting as sub‑advisor or trustee on certain client accounts. The firm is majority‑owned by Affiliated Managers Group while retaining operational autonomy, and it operates in‑house tax and estate settlement functions and safekeeping arrangements for illiquid holdings—features that distinguish its combination of wealth management, fiduciary roles, and private‑fund activity from many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Additional fees may be charged for administrative services, tax information, account maintenance, and other services.

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 1.25% annually $0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% annually for relationships $3,000,000 and above $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually $5,000,000+: 0.50% annually

Other

Account minimum: $3,000,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fees are negotiable and may be waived or modified at the Firm's discretion. Fee-only: Advisory fees are based on assets under management; no commissions charged by Welch & Forbes.

Main office

45 School Street

Boston MA 02108

Advisors at this office

5

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Advisors at this firm

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Justin W

CFP®, Series 66

Boston, MA

Welch & Forbes LLC

Justin Wolstenholme is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Welch & Forbes LLC since 2020 and previously spent five years at Boston Private Wealth LLC. Welch & Forbes LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily to individuals and trusts, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management focused on bottom-up fundamental research and combines multi-cap equity strategies with investment-grade fixed income, incorporating tax sensitivity and ESG factors where applicable.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Naomi D

CFA®, Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

Welch & Forbes LLC

Naomi D'alessandro is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has been with Welch & Forbes LLC in Boston, MA since 2014, accumulating four years of industry experience. Welch & Forbes LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to individuals and trusts, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a team-driven investment process focused on bottom-up fundamental security selection and offers a range of services including personal trust and fiduciary services, estate administration, and tax preparation.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kelley E

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Welch & Forbes LLC

Kelley Ellis is a financial advisor at Welch & Forbes LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PRIO WEALTH LP and Sandy Cove Advisors, LLC. Welch & Forbes provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to individuals and trusts, also serving pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-driven, customized investment process focused on bottom-up fundamental security selection and offers a range of equity and fixed income strategies alongside personal trust, fiduciary, and tax-related services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew J

CFP®, Series 63

Boston, MA

Welch & Forbes LLC

Matthew Johnson is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Welch & Forbes LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Welch & Forbes, he worked for nine years at BlackRock Investments, LLC. Welch & Forbes provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to individuals and trusts, and also serves pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-driven investment process focused on bottom-up fundamental security selection and offers a range of services including personal trust and fiduciary services, estate administration, and tax preparation.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Bryan C

Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Welch & Forbes LLC

Bryan Ciborowski is a financial advisor at Welch & Forbes LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including The Colony Group and State Street Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors second-year students at Harvard Business School in an entrepreneurial sales class. Welch & Forbes provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services primarily to individuals and trusts, along with pension plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team-driven investment process focused on fundamental security selection and offers a range of services including personal trust, fiduciary, and estate administration.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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