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Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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Client AUM

$3,451,467,821

Clients

2,780

Advisors

33

of 46 employees

About

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 provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services, and also offers access to third‑party managed account programs and independent managers.

Essex typically implements long‑term, diversified portfolios built around low‑cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also employing individual stocks, bonds, private investments and outside managers when appropriate; the firm applies an internal due‑diligence process and ongoing monitoring to align portfolios with clients’ objectives. For retirement plan clients the firm serves in ERISA fiduciary roles and provides services such as investment policy development, performance reporting and participant education.

Essex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Essex Bank, an affiliation that results in cross‑referrals, trustee services and custody relationships with the affiliate (including use of standing letters of authorization and an annual surprise examination), a configuration that is less common among multi‑team advisors. The brochure discloses prior SEC enforcement matters — a 2017 order addressing cash‑solicitation deficiencies (with disgorgement of $170,000 plus interest) and participation in the SEC’s share‑class initiative with remediation and $645,000 in client relief — and notes that certain advisory personnel also act as licensed insurance agents and registered representatives who may receive commission‑based compensation, which the firm discloses as potential conflicts.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees ranging from $250 to $5,000 per engagement

Percentage

0.50% to 1.50% annually based on factors including asset size and relationship complexity

Commissions

Commission-based compensation earned by some Advisory Persons through their separate capacity as registered representatives and insurance agents, separate and in addition to Essex Financial advisory fees

Project-based

Financial planning fees on hourly basis ranging from $75 to $250 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management ranging from 0.50% to 1.50% annually, billed quarterly in advance (prorated for initial billing period)

Main office

176 Westbrook Road

Essex CT 06426

Advisors at this office

33

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Also doing business as

Essex Financial · Essex Financial Services, Inc.

Disclosures

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Advisors at this firm

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Robert M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Anthony V

Series 63

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Jeffrey L

Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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David L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Susan R

Series 63, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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William T

CFP®, Series 63

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Owen B

Series 66

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Lisa M

Series 66

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Courtney W

Series 63, Series 66

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Charles C

Series 63, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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William F

Series 63, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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James S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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John C

CFP®, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Kevin N

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Sean F

Series 63, Series 66

Essex, CT

Essex Financial Services, Inc.

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.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Private / alternative investments College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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