Welch & Forbes LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$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.
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Fee options
Additional fees may be charged for administrative services, tax information, account maintenance, and other services.
$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
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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Insurance agent
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Bank
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Trust company
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
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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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