Wellington Shields & Co. LLC
Wellington Shields & Co., LLC is a wealth and investment management firm headquartered in New York, NY, with origins dating back to 1925. Formed by the merger of H.G. Wellington & Co. and Shields & Company in 2009, the firm offers personalized, relationship-focused wealth management, investment advisory, and full-service brokerage to individuals, families, businesses, endowments, and foundations. Wellington Shields is majority employee-owned and operates as an independent, fiduciary-focused adviser, employing about 88 people. They serve high-net-worth individuals as well as institutional clients and pride themselves on a client-centric, non-transactional business model.
Investment Strategy
Wellington Shields uses tailored, holistic wealth management and portfolio strategies with an emphasis on long-term asset stewardship and risk management. The firm prioritizes individualized solutions, listening to client needs and balancing preservation of capital with maximizing opportunities. Their process involves integrating traditional research and advanced technology, identifying and mitigating underappreciated risks, and partnering with clients' tax and legal advisors to deliver comprehensive wealth planning. The firm also offers ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)-aligned portfolios for clients seeking values-based investing. Independence, transparency, and acting as a fiduciary advocate are central to their investment philosophy.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (315)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP COM | 9.69% | $34.2M | 68,792 | $168.41 | $497.41 | +$8.4M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC COM | 6.43% | $22.7M | 110,733 | $89.84 | $205.17 | -$2.1M |
J JPM | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. COM | 4.09% | $14.4M | 49,835 | $133.36 | $289.91 | +$2.6M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION COM | 2.98% | $10.5M | 66,693 | $21.45 | $157.99 | +$3.4M |
L LLY | ELI LILLY & CO COM | 2.82% | $10.0M | 12,765 | $154.09 | $779.53 | -$680.0K |