About Us

Boston Trust Walden is an independent, employee-owned asset management firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. We specialize in actively managed multi-asset and equity portfolios for individual and institutional investors.

Quick Facts

1974

year established

100%

independent and employee-owned

$16.8

billions in assets managed*

93

employees in Boston, MA

*Includes assets managed by Boston Trust Walden Company, a Massachusetts state-chartered bank and trust company, and its wholly owned investment adviser subsidiary, Boston Trust Walden Inc.
Data as of September 30, 2024.

Principled Investing.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients. We seek to achieve this through our commitment to Principled Investing, including:

  • An investment philosophy emphasizing high quality financial characteristics
  • A disciplined investment process
  • An independent, employee-owned structure
  • An accessible team
  • Transparent fees
  • Tailored, client-centered solutions
  • Leadership in active ownership

Company History

1974

Formed as the investment and trust division of United States Trust Company of Boston, a New England regional bank

1981

Began managing portfolios for institutional investors

1998

Established Walden Asset Management as a brand to distinguish our socially responsible investment practice

2003

Changed name to Boston Trust & Investment Management Company

2004

Became an independent, employee-owned company following a management-led buyout

2019

Changed name to Boston Trust Walden Company

2024

Celebrated our 50th year as a firm and 20th year as an employee-owned company