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H.M. Payson

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Client assets under management

$7,042,409,952

Clients

3,961

23% high-net worth

Advisors

15

of 34 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

264

Very High

Average account size

$1,777,937

About

H.M. Payson & Co. offers investment advisory, trust, and comprehensive wealth‑management services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, endowments, foundations, retirement plans and investment companies, managing approximately $9 billion in client assets with a multi‑person advisory team. The firm also serves as investment adviser to the Payson Total Return Fund and sponsors H.M. Payson Private Markets, LP, a private commingled vehicle focused on global private equity and related strategies.

The firm’s investment process combines active equity and fixed‑income management with an in‑house research team of portfolio manager/analysts that use quantitative screening and fundamental analysis alongside model‑driven portfolio implementation; exchange‑traded funds are used to access broader asset classes and select option strategies are employed with client consent. Clients typically work with a single, dedicated portfolio manager, and lower‑asset households may be served through the goals‑based, technology‑enabled Payson Choice offering while trust, tax and estate planning are integrated for wealth‑management clients.

H.M. Payson is distinguished among peers by its role as a state‑chartered, non‑depository trust company that provides custodial and trust administration services (the majority of assets are custodied at Reliance Trust), a capacity that is uncommon for multi‑team advisers. The firm’s business also includes advising a registered mutual fund, managing a private fund, and producing client communications such as periodicals; it has disclosed a pending strategic partnership to transfer substantially all assets to Corient Private Wealth subject to closing conditions.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Fixed

$5,000 for initial wealth management review and plan; $1,000 for annual updates (may be waived)

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.60% annually $5,000,000+: 0.40% annually

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $10,000 annual minimum fee per Client Service Unit (CSU)

Main office location

H.M. Payson

One City Center, Ste 211

Portland ME 04101, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Alaska · Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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David H

CFA®

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

David Hines is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 2003 in Portland, ME. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, and pension plans. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a team of portfolio managers and analysts, and it operates as a state-chartered trust company with custodial capabilities.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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William W

CFA®, Series 63

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

William Weickert is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 1989. The firm provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and investment companies. H.M. Payson employs an active, research-driven investment approach and combines multi-team advisory capabilities with state-chartered trust company services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Marion B

CFP®

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Marion Barrow is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at H.M. Payson & Co since 2013. Based in Portland, ME, Barrow has focused her career at this firm. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated Research Department and offers custody and trust administration services through Reliance Trust Company.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Peter R

CFA®, Series 63

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Peter Robbins is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with H.M. Payson & Co. in Portland, ME since 1990. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach to construct diversified portfolios and operates as a state-chartered trust company with custody and trust administration services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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John W

Series 63

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

John Walker is a financial advisor at H.M. Payson with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Portland, ME. Walker has been with H.M. Payson since 1967. H.M. Payson & Co. offers investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a team of portfolio manager/analysts and manages multiple private and mutual funds.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Michael C

Series 66

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Michael Currie is a financial advisor at H.M. Payson with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 1997. He holds a Series 66 designation. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated Research Department and manages a range of portfolios and private market investments.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Timothy G

Series 65

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Timothy Griffin is a financial advisor at H.M. Payson with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with H.M. Payson & Co since 2007. H.M. Payson & Co. offers investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated Research Department and also operates as a state-chartered trust company with custodial capabilities.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Margaret R

CFP®

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Margaret Reinfried is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. Margaret is based in Portland, ME. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, and pension plans. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated Research Department and offers services as a state-chartered trust company with custodial capabilities.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Thomas P

Series 63

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Thomas Pierce is a financial advisor at H.M. Payson with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 1975. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm uses an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated Research Department and combines multi-team advisory capabilities with state-chartered trust and custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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John B

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

John Beliveau is a financial advisor at H.M. Payson with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has been with H.M. Payson since 1999. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach with a team of portfolio managers and analysts, managing approximately $8 billion in client assets and operating as a state-chartered trust company.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Joel H

CFA®, Series 63

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Joel Harris is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 1995. Based in Portland, ME, he holds a Series 63 license. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a team of portfolio managers and analysts, managing approximately $8 billion in assets and offering specialized private equity and alternative investment vehicles.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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James F

Series 66

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

James Flower is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 2015. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated Research Department and manages a range of portfolios and private investment vehicles.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Kent W

Series 63, Series 66

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Kent Whitaker is a financial advisor at H.M. Payson with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 2010. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment companies. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach and operates as a state-chartered trust company with custodial capabilities.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Daniel L

Series 65

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Daniel Lay is a Series 65 registered advisor with H.M. Payson, where he has worked since 2006. He has 18 years of industry experience and is based in Portland, ME. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations, pension and retirement plans, and investment company clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach and operates as a state-chartered trust company with custodial capabilities.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Shawnee S

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

H.M. Payson

Shawnee Sax is a financial advisor with H.M. Payson in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with H.M. Payson & Co. since 1996. H.M. Payson & Co. provides investment advisory, trust, and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs an active, research-driven investment approach supported by a dedicated research team and combines multi-team advisory capabilities with state-chartered trust and custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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