Babson Capital Management

Commonwealth Financial Network is the second largest privately held independent broker/dealer in the nation. The firm is 100 percent owned and controlled by the management of the firm, which has more than 160 years of combined experience in the industry. The company offers an array of services, including wealth management, investments and research, planning, insurance and advisory services. The company is licensed to work in all 50 states. Commonwealth is also the recipient of numerous awards, including being named one of the 50 Best Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. The company has offices in Waltham, Mass., and San Diego.

Founded in 1976, Essex Investment Management Company is a financial management firm that specializes in equity investments and serves institutional and private clients. The firm offers a range of strategies and undertakes fundamental research activities with portfolio management. Essex Investment Management Company has more than $2.5 billion in assets under management. It is jointly owned by Affiliated Managers Group, also known as AMG, which is an asset management company with equity investments in various investment management firms. With more that 50 employees, including over 15 investment professionals, Essex Investment Management Company maintains one of its offices in Boston, with an additional location in Chicago.