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Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

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Client assets under management

$497,468,800

Clients

580

28% high-net-worth

Advisors

20

of 25 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

29

Very Low

Average account size

$857,705

About

Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple execution and servicing options, including a wrap‑fee program and a commission‑based Advisory Brokerage Group, and it introduces customers to a clearing agent for custody and trade settlement.

WSC’s advisers establish client objectives through a data‑gathering process and implement portfolios using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, third‑party manager selection, mutual fund/ETF investments, and both long‑ and short‑term strategies (including options and margin where appropriate). Accounts are monitored on an ongoing basis with periodic formal reviews and regular custodial statements provided to clients.

The firm’s dual registration as an investment adviser and broker‑dealer is a prominent feature: WSC executes client trades through its broker‑dealer operations, receives transaction‑based commissions, and discloses revenue sharing and asset credits from its clearing firm (BNY Pershing), as well as related affiliate relationships and sponsored investment vehicles. The brochure also discloses regulatory actions in WSC’s broker‑dealer capacity and does not describe separate comprehensive financial planning services as part of its advisory offering.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: .20% up to 1.50% per annum (Equity and Balanced Portfolios) $0+: .20% up to .75% per annum (Fixed Income Portfolios)

Commissions

Commission charges on a trade-by-trade basis for advisory brokerage accounts; no commissions charged for wrap program or certain retirement accounts.

Main office location

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

60 Broad St., 39 Th Floor

New York NY 10004, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas · Vermont · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Alexander C

CFA®, Series 66

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Alexander Cripps is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009 and also serves as an investment committee member, research analyst, and portfolio manager at Wellington Shields Capital Management. His prior experience includes work at H.G. Wellington & Co Inc since 2005. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across roughly 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

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Ellen P

Series 63, Series 65

Shelburne Falls, MA

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Ellen Purinton is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wellington Shields since 2017. Prior to her finance career, she served 24 years with the Massachusetts State Police. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of Chickley Alp Farm, a tree farm in Hawley, MA. Wellington Shields & Co. provides portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients, managing approximately $470.9 million across 514 client relationships. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection, and operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser.

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Mark P

Series 66

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Mark Pankoff is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. from 2010 to 2018 before joining Wellington Shields, where he has been since 2018. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a range of investment methods and offering both advisory and brokerage account options.

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Joseph B

Series 66

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Joseph Barbera is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in the restaurant and entertainment sectors. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across 514 client relationships and employs a variety of investment methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

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Patricia P

Series 63

Thomasville, GA

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Patricia Powell is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wellington Shields since 2014. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships through a team of 15 advisors, employing a variety of investment methods and offering both advisory accounts and commission-based brokerage services.

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William H

Series 66

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

William Hayes is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Hayes is the founder of Rondevoo LLC, a non-investment business that previously operated a platform allowing fans to Facetime with college athletes. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

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Robert O

Series 63, Series 66

Thomasville, GA

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Robert Oneal is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wellington Shields since 2017. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a range of investment methods and manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships through a team of 15 advisors.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Scott P

Series 66

Shelburne Falls, MA

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Scott Purinton is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and has over 39 years of self-employed experience. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns and operates Chickley Alp Farm, a tree farm in Hawley, Massachusetts, and serves as Town Moderator for the Town of Charlemont. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a variety of investment methods tailored to client-specific objectives and suitability profiles.

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Deborah G

Series 63, Series 65

Thomasville, GA

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Deborah Gaskins is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Wellington Shields & Co. since 2009 and has also worked with Shields & Company since 2001. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of investment methods and manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships through a team of 15 advisors.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Noel K

Series 63

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Noel Kezsbom is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 56 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wellington Shields since 2018 and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2003. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

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Guy U

Series 63, Series 65

Cornwall Bridge, CT

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Guy Ule is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and has worked at Shields & Company since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a variety of investment methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Stephen P

Series 63

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Stephen Portas is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC in New York, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2011. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Mark S

Series 63, Series 65

Chatham, MA

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Mark Sperry is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a portfolio manager at Wellington Shields Capital Management. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a variety of investment methods and offering both advisory and brokerage account options.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Philip W

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Philip Walkley III is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wellington Shields since 2009, having also worked at H. G. Wellington & Co., Inc. since 1994. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a variety of investment methods and offering both advisory accounts and commission-based brokerage services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Charles T

Series 63, Series 65

Dorset, VT

Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC with 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009. Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various equity strategies and maintains ongoing monitoring and due diligence on third-party managers as part of its risk oversight.

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