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About
Jessica C. Welch is a Portfolio Manager at Choate Investment Advisors in Boston, MA, where she works closely with high net worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and endowments to develop customized investment strategies aligned with each client’s financial objectives and risk tolerance. She specializes in equities portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, leveraging her CFP® certification and background in responsible investing to deliver tailored solutions across asset classes.
Prior to joining Choate Investment Advisors in November 2023, Jessica served as Portfolio Manager, Principal, and Philanthropic Advisor at Lowell, Blake & Associates, where she also led charitable giving coordination and equity portfolio management. Her earlier experience includes more than a decade in nonprofit fundraising and client services at organizations such as Community Servings, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and NorthStar Asset Management, enhancing her expertise in charitable portfolios and mission-driven investing.
Jessica holds a BA in History with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Vermont, as well as a certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. She is recognized for her analytical acumen and commitment to integrating philanthropic goals into investment management, particularly in managing equity portfolios for trusts, donor advised funds, and charitable foundations.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choate Investment Advisors | Portfolio Manager | Nov 2023 to Present | — |
| Lowell, Blake & Associates | Portfolio Manager, Philanthropic Advisor and Principal | Aug 2022 to Nov 2023 | — |
| Lowell, Blake & Associates | Portfolio Manager and Giving Coordinator | Jul 2020 to Aug 2022 | — |
| Lowell, Blake & Associates | Associate Portfolio Manager and Giving Coordinator | Sep 2018 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Lowell, Blake & Associates | Client Service Associate and Giving Coordinator | Sep 2017 to Sep 2018 | — |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Director of Annual Giving | Jan 2015 to Jun 2017 | — |
| Pine Manor College | Development Manager | May 2014 to Dec 2014 | — |
| Community Servings | Development and Communications Manager | Feb 2007 to May 2014 | — |
| Massachusetts Horticultural Society | Membership Coordinator | Aug 2005 to Feb 2007 | — |
| NorthStar Asset Management, Inc. | Portfolio Assistant | Jan 2001 to Jan 2005 | — |
Education
University of Vermont
Bachelor’s Degree, History, Minor in Math
1996 — 2000
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Ashland, MA , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
C Christine Wright | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
| Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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