Ted has 40 years of investment industry experience. Ted joined Welch & Forbes in 2002. Formerly, he was Senior Funds Manager at Fleet Investment Advisors / Bank of Boston responsible for Galaxy Growth, Equity Growth, Diversified Equity and Global Capital Appreciation Funds. Ted is Chairman of the Brokerage Committee, a member of the Valuation Committee, and a member of the Executive Committee. Ted received a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University. Ted is assisted by Inger Thurson, who has been with the firm for 21 years.

Theodore Ober
Portfolio Manager
Welch & Forbes LLC
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
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Portfolio Manager
Welch & Forbes LLC
Investment Team,Operations Team
Investor
RIA/Wealth Manager/Asset Manager
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Oct 24, 2025
Work Experience
Shaw Funds for Mariners’ Children Foundation
Member, Investment Committee Present
Email: tober@welchforbes.com
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation
Trustee Present
Email: tober@welchforbes.com
Clara B. Winthrop Charitable Trust
Trustee Present
Email: tober@welchforbes.com
Boston Estate Planning Council
Member Present
Email: tober@welchforbes.com
Welch & Forbes LLC
Portfolio Manager Jan 2002 - Present
Email: tober@welchforbes.com
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