Walter Abbott

Walter Abbott is the Vice President and Investment Officer at Fiduciary Trust Company of New England, based in Merrimack, NH. In this role, he focuses on providing investment management, wealth planning, sustainable investing, and trust services primarily for high-net-worth families and individuals. Abbott works closely with clients to design tailored asset allocation strategies and meet complex financial goals, particularly leveraging New Hampshire's trust and estate planning advantages.

Abbott brings more than 18 years of experience in investment management and relationship management, including previous positions as Senior Director at a boutique investment firm in Boston and as a Senior Relationship Manager in Fidelity Investments' Private Client Group. His career has centered on serving both retail and institutional clients, with a special emphasis on high-net-worth clients, family offices, and multigenerational wealth planning.

He holds a BS in Financial Management from Quinnipiac University. Abbott is actively involved in his professional community as a board member of the New Hampshire Estate Planning Council and Opportunity Networks. Notably, he is a United States Navy veteran, with national commendations for his service, and is recognized for fostering long-term client relationships that contribute to clients' success and philanthropic objectives.