James Gould has been President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer of Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl since November 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. James Gould holds a BBA in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University and a Master's Degree in Accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl Company is a Pittsford, NY firm with $5.61B under management, 639 clients and 13 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
James G. Gould is co-founder and President of Alesco Advisors, an ESL Company, and brings over 30 years of investment advisory experience to his role as leader of the firm. He is actively involved in business development and client service, and is a member of the firm's Investment Committee. Before founding the firm, Gould was President of Clover Capital Management, Inc., a Rochester, NY-based investment advisor.
James Gould’s longest registration was 4 years at Alesco Advisors LLC (2021–2026). Before joining Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl in 2026, James Gould was registered through Alesco Advisors LLC.
- – present · under a yearPittsford, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 339091
- Alesco Advisors LLC– · 4 yearsPittsford, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108590
Professional designations
Listed by Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Investment adviser representative registrations
James Gould is registered as an investment adviser representative in New York, since February 2026.
- New YorkSince 10 February 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 10 August 2021 |
| Series 22 | Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination | 16 July 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 20 November 1991 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 20 November 1991 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- James George Gould
- CRD
- 2177785
- Firm
- Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl · CRD 339091
- Role
- President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
- Office
- 120 OFFICE PARK WAY, Pittsford, NY 14534
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2021
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- alescoadvisors.com
Where does James Gould work?
James Gould has been President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer of Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl Company since November 2025, and is a control person of the firm.
Is James Gould a financial advisor?
Yes. James Gould has a current investment-adviser registration in New York, through Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl since February 2026.
How many years of experience does James Gould have?
James Gould has 5 years in the financial industry, since August 2021, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has James Gould passed?
James Gould has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in November 1991.
Where did James Gould work before Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl?
Before Alesco Advisors, LLC, an Esl, James Gould was registered through Alesco Advisors LLC, August 2021 to January 2026.
Where is James Gould based?
James Gould’s registered office is in Pittsford, NY.
Is James Gould registered with FINRA?
No. James Gould has no current broker registration.
How can I verify James Gould’s record?
Search CRD 2177785 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes James Gould’s full registration record.
