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Ipswich Investment Management

Wealth managementRIA

Beverly, MACRD 106625Updated

Ipswich Investment Management is an investment adviser based in Beverly, MA, registered with the SEC since 1986. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $730 million, as filed on 16 March 2026.

268
Clients
$2.49M
AUM per individual client
6
Advisory staff
1
Offices
1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 16 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Ipswich Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.

Ipswich Investment Management reports 268 clients. They include 210 individual clients, 42 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 88.5% ($646M across 540 accounts) are managed with discretion; $83.9M across 9 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients268 clients
Assets$730M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)78%41%
High-net-worth individuals16%45%
Charitable organizations4%11%
Corporations and other businesses2%3%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
210
Regulatory AUM
$298M
AUM share
40.8%
Avg. per client
$1.42M
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
42
Regulatory AUM
$330M
AUM share
45.2%
Avg. per client
$7.85M
Charitable organizations
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$82.3M
AUM share
11.3%
Avg. per client
$8.23M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
6
Regulatory AUM
$20.6M
AUM share
2.8%
Avg. per client
$3.43M

Total

Clients
268
Regulatory AUM
$730M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$2.72M
Clients outside the U.S.
1%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0

Fees and minimums

Ipswich Investment Management charges 1.00% a year for its General fee schedule. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Ownership and people

Albert Titcomb owns 25% to 50% of Ipswich Investment Management. The leadership team of Ipswich Investment Management includes President Patricia Bowlin, Chief Investment Officer Eric Jostrom and Chief Compliance Officer David MacDougall. It has 11 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 11 employees
  • 6 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
  • 1 soliciting firm
Who owns the firm
Ipswich Investment Management Company, Inc.· the adviser
  • Albert Titcomb

    Control person · since November 2014

    Owns 25% to 50% of Ipswich Investment Management Company, Inc.
  • Eric Jostrom

    Control person · since January 2007

    Owns 25% to 50% of Ipswich Investment Management Company, Inc.
  • Alexander Colby

    Control person · since September 2006

    Owns 5% to 10% of Ipswich Investment Management Company, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Ipswich Investment Management’s regulatory assets grew from $542M (June 2021) to $730M (March 2026); clients rose from 224 to 268 and employees were 11 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Ipswich Investment Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$730M268111
March 2025$696M258111
March 2024$638M242111
March 2023$570M250121
May 2022$665M241122
June 2021$542M224112

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Ipswich Investment Management has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Massachusetts.

Listed office addresses in Massachusetts
Beverly

Massachusetts · 1 listed address

  • 138 Conant Street, Suite 201, BeverlyHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Ipswich Investment Management Company, Inc.
Headquarters
138 Conant Street, Suite 201, Beverly, MA 01915
SEC file
801-26465
Structure
Massachusetts corporation
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Ipswich Investment Management uses Fidelity ($551M, 81%) and Charles Schwab ($132M, 19%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Ipswich Investment Management has custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$682M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $551M81%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $132M19%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Ipswich Investment Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (73%) and bonds (18%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $474M across 190 positions; the largest are Apple Inc. (5.1%), Microsoft Corp. (4.9%) and Alphabet Inc. (4.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks73%
  • Funds6%
  • Bonds18%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds14%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds4%
  • Cash4%

Reported 13F holdings

$474M
Reported 13F value
190
Positions
34.6%
In the 10 largest
+11.2%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Apple Inc.5.1%
  2. Microsoft Corp.4.9%
  3. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A4.1%
  4. Caterpillar Inc.3.5%
  5. iShares TR · Russell 3000 ETF3.3%
  6. JPMORGAN Chase & CO3.0%
  7. Nvidia Corporation2.9%
  8. Costco Wholesale Corporation2.7%
  9. Exxonmobil Holdings Corp. Com Shs2.6%
  10. Palo Alto Networks Inc.2.4%

Together, the ten largest are 34.6% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 16 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Ipswich Investment Management have?

Ipswich Investment Management has 268 clients and manages $730 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 210 individual clients, 42 high-net-worth individuals and 10 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 16 March 2026

What services does Ipswich Investment Management offer?

Ipswich Investment Management provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and portfolio management for institutions.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Ipswich Investment Management charge?

Ipswich Investment Management charges 1.00% a year for its General fee schedule. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 2026, filed 16 March 2026

Which custodians does Ipswich Investment Management use?

Ipswich Investment Management’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $551M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $132M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 16 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Ipswich Investment Management have?

Ipswich Investment Management has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Ipswich Investment Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Ipswich Investment Management’s separately managed accounts held 73% exchange-traded equities, 14% U.S. government and agency bonds, 6% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% investment grade corporate bonds and 4% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Ipswich Investment Management?

Ipswich Investment Management’s direct owners are Albert Titcomb, Eric Jostrom and Alexander Colby, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 16 March 2026

How does Ipswich Investment Management get paid?

Ipswich Investment Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Ipswich Investment Management?

Ipswich Investment Management’s main office is at 138 Conant Street, Suite 201, Beverly, MA 01915. Its phone number is 978-356-6333. Its website is ipswichinvestment.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 16 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 16 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 2026, submitted 16 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 106625.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 29 June 2021 to 16 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 16 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Ipswich Investment Management Company, INC, website.

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