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Jessica Welch

Portfolio Manager at Choate Investment Advisors

MA , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Choate Investment AdvisorsPortfolio ManagerNov 2023 to Present
Lowell, Blake & AssociatesPortfolio Manager, Philanthropic Advisor and PrincipalAug 2022 to Nov 2023
Lowell, Blake & AssociatesPortfolio Manager and Giving CoordinatorJul 2020 to Aug 2022
Lowell, Blake & AssociatesAssociate Portfolio Manager and Giving CoordinatorSep 2018 to Jul 2020
Lowell, Blake & AssociatesClient Service Associate and Giving CoordinatorSep 2017 to Sep 2018
Emerald Necklace ConservancyDirector of Annual GivingJan 2015 to Jun 2017
Pine Manor CollegeDevelopment ManagerMay 2014 to Dec 2014
Community ServingsDevelopment and Communications ManagerFeb 2007 to May 2014
Massachusetts Horticultural SocietyMembership CoordinatorAug 2005 to Feb 2007
NorthStar Asset Management, Inc.Portfolio AssistantJan 2001 to Jan 2005

Education

University of Vermont

Bachelor’s Degree, History, Minor in Math

1996 2000

Skills & Expertise

Fundraising
Non-profits
Marketing Strategy
Nonprofits
Editing
Event Planning
Public Relations
Event Management
Management
Volunteer Management
Media Relations
Community Outreach
Social Media Marketing
Program Development
Marketing Communications
Philanthropy
Social Media
Microsoft Excel
Newsletters
Nonprofit Organizations

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