Worcester, Massachusetts (September 20, 2021)—Bartholomew & Company, a provider of financial planning, wealth management, and government and institutional investment services in Worcester, Massachusetts, announced that its President & CEO, Thomas J. Bartholomew, AIF^® has been named to Barron’s list of Top 100 Independent/RIA Advisors for 2021. The list is published on barrons.com.

According to Barron’s, a leading financial publication, the ranking reflects America’s top 100 independent financial advisors. List makers are determined based on the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices.

“I am honored to have been named to this prestigious list once again—a recognition that, to us, speaks to our firm’s commitment to excellence,” said Mr. Bartholomew. “I am grateful for the trust our clients place in us and for the dedication of Bartholomew & Company’s team of private wealth management and government and institutional investment professionals who always put the needs of our clients first.”

About Bartholomew & Company
Bartholomew & Company has been providing individuals and organizations with financial guidance since 1994. Located at 370 Main Street, Suite 1000, Worcester, MA, with branch offices in Framingham and Chatham, MA, Bartholomew & Company’s advisors pride themselves on crafting customized strategies for each client. For more information, please visit www.bartandco.com. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network^®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.

To compile this annual list, Barron bases its ratings on a proprietary analysis of the following criteria¹, including assets under management²; experience, which includes a minimum of 7 years in the industry with at least 1 year with current firm, revenues generated by advisors for their firms; quality of practices, which includes examination of regulatory records; and philanthropic work. Barron's does not provide a count of eligible nominees for the award, citing their data as proprietary. This award is not indicative of the wealth manager's future performance. Your experience may vary.

¹Investment performance is not a criterion.

²Managed through Commonwealth.