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Thomas F. Alessi

EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
NEEDHAM, MA
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CRD#: 1423385
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Professional summary


Thomas Frances Alessi, who also goes by Thomas F Alessi, Thomas Francis Alessi, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Needham, Massachusetts.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Thomas has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas F Alessi | Thomas Francis Alessi

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT; INDEPENDENT CAPACITY; SINCE 04/2019; APPROXIMATELY 10% OF TIME

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 28, 2022 - Present

EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155436
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

January 24, 2018 - August 11, 2022

PINNACLE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170315
Needham, MA
Past

February 2, 2016 - May 2, 2016

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
ROCKAWAY, NJ
Past

July 4, 2013 - November 3, 2014

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
NEWTON, MA
Past

January 23, 2012 - May 15, 2013

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
NEWTON, MA
Past

September 8, 2011 - December 31, 2017

PLATINUM WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 145507
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 5, 2009 - December 15, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEWTON, MA
Past

June 5, 2009 - December 15, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEWTON, MA
Past

February 16, 2007 - May 29, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - February 21, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
NEWTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - February 21, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
NEWTON, MA
Past

September 6, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
NEWTON, MA
Past

September 1, 2000 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1994 - September 6, 2000

BANKBOSTON INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36369
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 14, 1994 - November 8, 1994

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

September 24, 1992 - November 8, 1993

CIBC WOOD GUNDY SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 3801
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 1987 - March 14, 1988

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
Past

July 28, 1986 - November 26, 1986

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
Past

November 19, 1985 - May 21, 1986

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
EA
EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BOSTON PLATINUM MANAGEMENT | PENTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEARSAGE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 155436 / SEC#: 801-71967

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(6/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/22/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


EA
EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BOSTON PLATINUM MANAGEMENT | PENTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEARSAGE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 155436 / SEC#: 801-71967

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
57 River Street Suite 301, Wellesley, MA 02481
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 431-2223
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts988
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 467,001,856

Red Flags


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Company Information


EMPIRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 155436Needham, MA

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