Robert Marcinek is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His career includes roles at Essex Financial Services since 2013 and The Leaders Group Inc since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm implements long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and outside managers, applying ongoing due diligence to align investments with client objectives.

Anthony Vocalina III is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Parkland Securities Company, LLC for seven years before joining Essex Financial Services in 2021. He holds a Series 63 license and is also an insurance agent for the firm, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm employs long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside individual securities and outside managers when appropriate.

Jeffrey Ludka is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lighthouse Financial Management and JB Capital, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has been an insurance agent affiliated with Essex Financial Services. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

David La May is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2010 and worked previously at The Leaders Group Inc. in 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Central Connecticut State University and volunteers as an EMT and marine operator in Old Saybrook, CT. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services, utilizing long-term, diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and outside managers when appropriate.

Susan Roth is an advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and Lobo & Pascale Wealth Management. She has served as a trustee in a fiduciary capacity since 2013. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and outside managers, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for retirement plan clients.

William Tait is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2016 and has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing long-term, diversified portfolios that include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private investments, and third-party managers.

Owen Bregman is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Leaders Group, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner at Fiondella, Milone and LaSaracina LLP, a certified public accounting firm. Essex Financial Services serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside individual securities and outside managers, supported by an internal due-diligence process and ongoing monitoring.

Lisa Mc Minn is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, holding the Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Essex Financial Services since 2004 and previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc from 2021 to 2022. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

Courtney Walsh is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 12 years of industry experience, including positions at The Leaders Group Inc and Janney Montgomery Scott. Walsh also has experience as a self-employed advisor prior to joining her current firms. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also utilizing individual securities and outside managers as appropriate.

Charles Cumello Jr. is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Essex Financial Services since 2009 and was previously with The Leaders Group Inc. for one year. Cumello also conducts life insurance and fixed annuity sales as an insurance agent. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and outside managers, and provides retirement plan advisory services including fiduciary support and participant education.

William Furgueson is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Essex Financial Services since 2011 and has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios built around low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also utilizing individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers as appropriate.

James Sullivan is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. He also has experience with The Leaders Group Inc, where he has worked since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers, with a focus on due diligence and ongoing monitoring aligned with client objectives.

John Costello is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. He has four years of industry experience, with prior roles at Marcum Wealth, LLC and Wealth Enhancement Group, among others. Before his financial career, he worked for three years at YMCA Camp Lawrence. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and applying internal due diligence and ongoing monitoring to align portfolios with clients’ objectives.

Kevin Nolan is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services, typically implementing long-term diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and third-party managers when appropriate.

Sean Flynn is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2017 and previously worked at Symmetry Partners, LLC. Flynn serves as a committee member on the Alumni Leadership Council for Portsmouth Abbey School, a nonprofit organization. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating individual securities and outside managers as appropriate, supported by an internal due-diligence and monitoring process.

Michael La Riviere is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Essex Financial Services, Inc. and has worked there since 2013. He also has experience at The Leaders Group Inc since 2021. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios through a combination of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Stephen Bates is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Bates serves as a board member of the Old Lyme Library and the Florence Griswold Museum. Essex Financial Services provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and municipalities. The firm typically uses long-term, diversified portfolios centered on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating other investment types and independent managers as appropriate.

Julie Bauman is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Essex Financial Services since 2011, following a two-year tenure at The Leaders Group Inc. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing long-term diversified portfolios often centered on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

Cherish Genova is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Essex Financial Services since 2010 and has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2021. Essex Financial Services serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm typically implements long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside individual securities and outside managers when appropriate, supported by internal due diligence and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Anthony Russo is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2010 and also holds registrations with The Leaders Group Inc. Additionally, he is licensed as an insurance agent for Essex Financial Services. Essex Financial Services serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach that includes low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, individual securities, private investments, and external managers, supported by an internal due-diligence and monitoring process.

Elizabeth Haas is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. in Essex, CT, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Essex Financial Services since 2009, previously working at The Leaders Group Inc from 2021 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Cozy Naturals Company LLC, which involves sewing, merchandising, and marketing. Essex Financial Services is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios with a focus on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and outside managers as appropriate.

Nathaniel Morris is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2013 and previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc from 2021 to 2024. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing life insurance and fixed annuities on a limited basis. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services, typically implementing long-term diversified portfolios focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also utilizing individual securities and outside managers when appropriate.

Kevin Looby is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Essex Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at National Asset Management and Principle Wealth Partners, LLC. Looby serves as president of the Kelsey Springs Home Owners Association and is a board member of Hope Partnership, a nonprofit organization in Centerbrook, CT. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, and provides retirement plan advisory services including ERISA fiduciary roles and participant education.

Nicholas Naumann is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for seven years before joining Essex Financial Services in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios that use low-cost mutual funds and ETFs along with individual securities and external managers when appropriate.

Nancy Stillman is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns Unique Finds, LLC, an artisan gift shop. Essex Financial Services serves individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating individual stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers as appropriate.

Kristin Green is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Essex Financial since 2014 and briefly worked at The Leaders Group Inc in 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, implementing long-term, diversified portfolios with a focus on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and outside managers as appropriate.

Robert Girvin is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with one year of industry experience. He joined Essex Financial Services, Inc. in 2025 after spending 12 years at Granite Point Capital. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with individual securities and private investments as appropriate.

Dave Delfino is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity from 2010 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Delfino is also licensed as an insurance agent. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investment vehicles when appropriate.

David Donaldson Jr. is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Essex Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Farmington River Watershed Association. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios that include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, with an emphasis on internal due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Jeffrey Jones Jr. is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Rim Securities, Wilmington Trust, and FCI Advisors. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services, typically implementing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside other investments as appropriate.

Dennis Cadwell is a financial advisor with Essex Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Essex Financial Services since 2009 and is also a member and owner of Brierley, Cadwell & Possidente, LLC, a firm involved in accounting, tax preparation, and practice management. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by stocks, bonds, private investments, and outside managers, with an internal due-diligence process and ongoing monitoring aligned with client objectives.

Gabriel Flugrad is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in financial services. He has worked at Essex Financial Services, Inc. since 2025 and previously spent three years at Ameriprise. Prior to his financial career, he was involved in the brewing industry and hospitality sector. Essex Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, typically implementing diversified, long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities and private investments when appropriate.

Anthony Fortuna is a financial advisor at Essex Financial Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Essex Financial Services since 2011, following three years at The Leaders Group Inc. He is also an independent life insurance agent. Essex Financial Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and municipalities. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services.