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Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

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Client assets under management

$262,756,785

Clients

676

10% high-net-worth

Advisors

17

of 17 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

40

Low

Average account size

$388,693

About

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a mix of individual clients (including high‑net‑worth individuals) and institutional clients such as pension plans, foundations, and trusts, managing approximately $290.6 million in client assets across its advisor team. The firm offers both firm‑managed accounts and access to third‑party programs (including Fidelity’s FMAX and Altruist model offerings) and may act as a solicitor to refer accounts to approved outside RIAs.

The firm’s investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis and uses a mix of long‑ and short‑term positions, occasional options strategies, and a branded systematic program called Dollar Investment Club for recurring investments. In discretionary accounts advisors generally trade without prior consultation and may implement model portfolios or third‑party sleeves through wrap or integrated custodial platforms, bundling services across multiple managers when appropriate.

Leigh Baldwin & Co. is dually registered as both an SEC‑registered investment adviser and a FINRA‑registered broker‑dealer, a structure that enables it to custody and execute trades through affiliated clearing relationships but also creates transaction‑based revenue streams and potential conflicts of interest. The firm discloses a prior FINRA disciplinary matter related to OATS reporting and also maintains insurance licensing and the ability to sell fixed annuities and other insurance products, distinctions that are less common among similarly sized advisory firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.55% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001+: 1.00%

Commissions

Hybrid LBA Accounts may incur stock commissions and other fees in conjunction with management fees; additional transaction-based commissions and ticket charges apply in non-wrap fee programs.

Project-based

Hourly fees available for financial planning and consulting services (specific rates not stated).

Subscriptions

Altruist One platform monthly fee is absorbed by the firm; clients do not pay additional fees. Altruist One platform fee to the firm is approximately 0.12% of assets under management.

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Minimum fee: FMAX Program minimum annual fees range from $50 to $350 depending on the program type (e.g., $50 for Select Fund Strategist Portfolios, $350 for Unified Managed Accounts). Fee-only: Stand-alone comprehensive financial planning fees generally start at $4,000 annually; hourly financial planning fees also available (specific hourly rates not stated).

Main office location

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

112 Albany Street

Cazenovia NY 13035, United States

Number of offices

9

Most active in

Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Robert P

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Robert Perkins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at FSP Advisors, Inc. in Rochester, NY. Prior to joining FSP Advisors and Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC in 2018, he worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and was involved in Perkins Fruit Farms for seven years. He is also the sole owner of Perkins Financial Services, a financial-related business. FSP Advisors, Inc. is a state-registered investment adviser consisting of a five-person team managing approximately $32.6 million for about 233 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting, with a focus on tailoring strategies to clients’ individual objectives and risk tolerances.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Daniel D

Series 63, Series 65

Syracuse, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Daniel Duffy is a financial advisor with Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC in Syracuse, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Leigh Baldwin in 2020, he worked at Solvay Bank and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2014 to 2020. He also owns a business selling life, accident, health, and fixed and variable annuities. Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions such as pension plans and foundations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offers both in-house and third-party managed accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Leigh B

Series 63, Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Leigh Baldwin is the principal of Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC in Cazenovia, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Baldwin is a minority owner of the Syracuse Crunch hockey team, serves on the boards of Community Memorial Hospital and the Cazenovia School Board, and holds a strategic director position with Midwestern Securities Trading Company, LLC. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $285 million in assets through a team of 18 advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing both long- and short-term positions and options strategies, and integrates third-party programs and external managers within its investment approach.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Nicholas C

Series 63, Series 65

Clarks Summit, PA

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Nicholas Colarossi is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Leigh Baldwin since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a radio talk show on investing and finance and serves as a board member of Flight Systems Inc. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions such as pension plans and municipalities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, managing approximately $285 million in discretionary assets across a team of 18 advisors.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael D

Series 65, Series 66

Wolcott, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Michael Douglass is an investment advisor with FSP Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC, Davie Kaplan, CPA, P.C., and several affiliated firms dating back to 2001. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates a CPA firm. FSP Advisors, Inc. is a small team managing approximately $32.6 million for around 233 clients, offering portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, emphasizes client suitability, and integrates third-party manager referrals and participant education into its service model.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Daniel P

Series 63, Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Daniel Parkin is a financial advisor with Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Leigh Baldwin & CO. since 2007 and also spent 15 years with Newman Ladd Capital Advisors, LLC. Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions such as pension plans and foundations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and may use options strategies, managing approximately $285 million in discretionary assets through a team of 18 advisors.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Mary S

Series 66

Manlius, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Mary Swan is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Her outside activities include serving on the boards of Girls on the Run Upstate NY and Manlius Pebble Hill School, as well as teaching night courses at MainLine School Night. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $285 million in discretionary assets through a team of 18 advisors. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, incorporates various investment strategies including options, and acts as an intermediary to third-party wrap and model programs.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Danielle L

Series 66

Utica, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Danielle Lawrence is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Visify LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in freelance marketing and branding projects. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offers both in-house and third-party managed investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael W

Series 63, Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Michael Woltman is a financial advisor with Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Leigh Baldwin since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Hamilton Emerald Association, participates in the finance committee of Saint James Church, and is treasurer of the Cazenovia Tennis Club. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions such as pension plans and foundations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, uses various investment strategies including options, and manages approximately $285 million in discretionary assets through a team of 18 advisors.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Jill B

Series 66

Liverpool, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Jill Bassett is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Prestige Investing LLC and Financial Quest Inc. Bassett also operates a business offering long-term care, disability, fixed annuities, life insurance, and Medicare plans. Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions such as pension plans and municipalities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, uses both long- and short-term positions, and incorporates options strategies when appropriate.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Charles S

Series 63, Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Charles Sovik is a financial advisor with Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Leigh Baldwin since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of The Sovik Group, Inc., which provides health, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and he volunteers with Historic Boat Tours on Cazenovia Lake. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions such as pension plans and municipalities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages approximately $285 million in discretionary assets through a team of 18 advisors.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Erich F

Series 63, Series 66

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Erich Fradenburg is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Congress Wealth Management LLC, FNEX Capital, Beaumont Capital Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and Pioneer Investment Management. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and foundations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, utilizes both long- and short-term positions, and incorporates options strategies when appropriate.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Alan B

Series 63, Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Alan Baldwin is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Riverfront Investment Group, ALPS Distributors, Inc., and Putnam Retail Management. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a fixed non-variable annuity insurance license. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions such as pension plans and municipalities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, uses a variety of investment strategies including options, and offers both in-house and third-party managed accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Peter C

Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Peter Carchedi is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Leigh Baldwin since 1997 and holds a Series 65 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches pre-licensing and continuing education courses and serves as treasurer for several local organizations, including the Knights of Pythias and Upstate Sports Charities. Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes various strategies, including options and third-party managed programs, to serve a diverse client base.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Amy J

Series 63, Series 65

Cazenovia, NY

Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC

Amy Jones is a financial advisor at Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Leigh Baldwin since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she dedicates part of her time to activities related to fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care. Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions such as pension plans, foundations, and municipalities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, uses both long- and short-term positions, and incorporates options strategies when appropriate.

Options & derivatives strategies
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