Thomas Pierce has been Managing Director of H. M. Payson & Co. since January 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Thomas Pierce holds a B.S. from the University of Maine, Orono.
H. M. Payson & Co. is a Portland, ME firm with $9.09B under management, 4,308 clients and 29 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Thomas M. Pierce is Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of HM Payson. Pierce has been with HM Payson since 1975, and Pierce's experience also includes Northeast Bank. Pierce is trustee and treasurer of the Maine State Music Theater and a trustee of several foundations.
Thomas Pierce’s longest registration was 23 years at H.M. Payson (2002–2026).
- CorientAlso current– present · under a yearPortland , ME · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 319448
Investment adviser representative registrations
Thomas Pierce is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maine, since August 2026.
- MaineSince 20 August 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 28 April 1992 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 9 March 1982 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 February 1976 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Thomas Madigan Pierce
- CRD
- 819198
- Firm
- H. M. Payson & Co. · CRD 2993
- Role
- Managing Director
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- hmpayson.com
Where does Thomas Pierce work?
Thomas Pierce has been Managing Director of H. M. Payson & Co. since January 2015, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Thomas Pierce a financial advisor?
Yes. Thomas Pierce has a current investment-adviser registration in Maine.
How many years of experience does Thomas Pierce have?
Thomas Pierce has 24 years in the financial industry, since October 2002, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Thomas Pierce passed?
Thomas Pierce has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 24 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1976.
Where was Thomas Pierce previously registered as an investment adviser?
Thomas Pierce has past investment-adviser registrations through H.M. Payson, October 2002 to August 2026, across 2 firms.
Is Thomas Pierce registered with FINRA?
No. Thomas Pierce has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Thomas Pierce’s record?
Search CRD 819198 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Thomas Pierce’s full registration record.
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