8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 27, 2015

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Massachusetts	0-17089	04-2976299
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Ten Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

(Address of principal executive offices)

(617) 912-1900

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On October 27, 2015, Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Bank”), announced the appointment of Corey A. Griffin to Chief Executive Officer of Boston Private Wealth LLC. Mark D. Thompson will continue to serve as CEO of the Bank and President of the Company.

Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1    Press Release of the Company dated October 27, 2015

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.

	BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
	By:	/S/ DAVID J. KAYE
	Name:	David J. Kaye
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Date: October 27, 2015

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated October 27, 2015

EX-99.1

Boston Private Wealth Announces Executive Appointments

Boston, Mass. - (October 27, 2015) -Boston Private Wealth LLC, a premier provider of wealth management services, today announced that Corey A. Griffin has been named Chief Executive Officer. Boston Private Wealth also announced that Scott W. Dell’Orfano has been named Chief Operating Officer and Thomas K. Anderson has been named Chief Investment Officer. The appointments are a key element in Boston Private Wealth’s drive to further establish itself as a world-class provider of personalized, creative and comprehensive wealth management and advisory solutions.

As CEO of Boston Private Wealth, Mr. Griffin will focus on the overall strategic direction and growth of the firm. Mr. Griffin will continue to work closely with Clayton G. Deutsch, CEO of Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc., and Mark D. Thompson, who serves as President of Boston Private Financial Holdings and also CEO of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, Boston Private Wealth’s parent company.

“This is an exciting time for Boston Private Wealth. Our wealth management business is robust and we are extremely confident in the team we have in place,” said Mr. Griffin. “Clients today are redefining wealth creation, and our level of service coupled with our personalized approach perfectly positions our firm to help clients succeed at every step in their financial journey.”

Mr. Griffin most recently served as COO of Boston Private Wealth, working closely with clients and responsible for the operational strategy and infrastructure of the firm. He joined Boston Private in 2014 as head of Corporate Development & Wealth Management Strategy. He is the former President of The Davis Companies, an institutional real estate investment manager, and the former Chairman and CEO of The Boston Company Asset Management, a subsidiary of Bank of New York Mellon. Under Mr. Griffin’s leadership, The Boston Company opened offices worldwide while developing a $75 billion global equity business.

In his new role as COO, Mr. Dell’Orfano will leverage his deep knowledge of the industry, experience running large growth-oriented businesses, and his relationships throughout the RIA community to support the growth of the firm and its brand. The 23-year financial services veteran moves from his current post as the company’s Chief Strategic Officer, where he was responsible for Boston Private Wealth’s corporate strategy and acquisition team.

Prior to joining Banyan Partners, which was acquired by Boston Private Wealth in 2014, Mr. Dell’Orfano was Executive Vice President of Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services Group, where he oversaw the growth of Fidelity’s RIA business to $600 billion in RIA-custodied assets from $100 billion over an eight-year period.

Mr. Anderson will lead investment strategy for Boston Private Wealth in his new role as CIO, and will continue in his role as Executive Managing Director, Wealth Management, West Coast Division of Boston Private Wealth.Previously, Mr. Anderson served as Chief Investment Officer at Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, where he managed the Bank’s equity and fixed income teams and was Chairman of the Bank’s Investment Policy Committee. Mr. Anderson has also served as the head of a global strategy and research team for the ETF business at State Street Global Advisors, and led the investment team for the Charitable Asset Management group at State Street Global Advisors.

###

About Boston Private Wealth

Boston Private Wealth LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor (RIA), is a premier provider of wealth management services including investment management and consulting, wealth advisory and planning, and family office services. Private banking and trust services are offered through Boston Private Wealth’s parent company, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company.

With its hallmark approach of customized, highly personal service, Boston Private Wealth manages and advises on over $8 billion in assets for high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations and institutions.

Boston Private Wealth is geographically situated in key financial regions throughout the nation. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Private Wealth has offices in Florida (Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, and Coral Gables), California (San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Encino, and San Mateo), Georgia (Atlanta), Wisconsin (Madison), and Texas (Plano). In addition, wealth management professionals are also available to meet with clients at Boston Private Bank & Trust offices by appointment. For more information visit www.BostonPrivateWM.com.

Boston Private Wealth LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company.