Broker Check

The Firm

Our FirmIndependence by Design

Thomas Babcock Investment Advisors, LLC (TBIA) was founded in 1995 by Tom Babcock and was built on a clear and enduring principle: financial guidance should be transparent, comprehensive, and always centered on the client’s best interests. Choosing independence and partnering with LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer*, Tom established a practice where long-term relationships, professional advice, and disciplined planning guide every decision.

For nearly thirty years, TBIA has helped individuals, families, business owners, retirement plans, endowments, and non-profits—from Nantucket to California—seek to grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth with clarity and confidence. Today, a seasoned and cohesive team continues to lead the firm forward—blending decades of experience with a fresh perspective while staying true to our independent, personal approach. Supported by LPL Financial’s powerful resources and technology, we remain wholly focused on helping you live well today, retire confidently tomorrow, and build the legacy you envision.

*As reported by Financial Planning magazine, 1996-2025, based on total revenue.

Independence

We partnered with LPL Financial, so our recommendations come from what's right for you, not what's incentivized by a parent company.

Clarity

Financial decisions work best when you understand what you're doing and why, so we explain the plan in terms that make sense.

Reliability

We're here when you need us, we deliver on what we promise, and we maintain the same standards whether markets are up or down.

Our CommitmentThree Decades,
Two Generations

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For more than three decades, our firm has advised individuals, families, business owners, retirement plans, endowments, and nonprofit organizations across the country. What began as a commitment to independent, client-first guidance has grown into a multigenerational practice built on enduring relationships, disciplined planning, and steady leadership through changing markets and life transitions.

In 2025, Tom welcomed his daughter Chelsea back to the firm after fifteen years on Wall Street, marking the continuation of a second generation of leadership. Today, our cohesive and experienced team carries the firm forward—pairing the perspective earned from building this practice over thirty years with fresh insight into today’s markets and the evolving needs of our clients.

Our ProcessHow We Work

We start by listening. What are you trying to accomplish? What concerns you? What's changed since the last time you reviewed your plan? From there, we look at your full financial picture: investments, income sources, tax considerations, estate structure, insurance coverage, and retirement timeline. The plan we build addresses all of it in a way that's clear, actionable, and built to adapt as your life does.

You'll work with the same team over time. We meet regularly, not just when something's wrong. And when questions come up between meetings, you can reach us directly.

Meet The TeamOur Team Of Dedicated Professionals

Thomas Babcock

Thomas "Tom" Babcock

Founder & Principal, LPL Registered Representative

518-688-0641

Chelsea Nelson

Chelsea Babcock Nelson, CFA

Principal, LPL Registered Representative

518-688-0641

Erica Mosher

Erica Mosher

Lead Administrator

518-688-0641

Robert McQueen

Robert "Bob" McQueen, AIF®, PPC®

Investment Strategist, LPL Registered Representative

772-202-7116

Ryan Obst

Ryan Obst

Investment Strategist & Lead Trader, LPL Registered Representative

518-688-0641

Ready to talk?Let's Start with a Conversation

The best way to know if we're a good fit is to talk. Reach out, and we'll schedule a time to discuss where you are, what you're trying to accomplish, and how we can help you get there.

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