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David C. Donaldson

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Farmington, CT 06032
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CRD#: 1155413
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Professional summary


David Cummings Donaldson JR, who also goes by David Cummings Donaldson, is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Farmington, Connecticut.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Cummings Donaldson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Insurance Agent for Essex Financial Services Inc - 3/2010 - 176 Westbrook Rd, Essex CT 06426 - Life insurance/fixed annuity sales - Not Inv Rel - Insurance Business - less than 10 hrs/mo; less than 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2) Farmington River Watershed Association - President & authorized signer/control person on association's investment accounts- 5-10 hours per month - non-investment related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Cummings Donaldson JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 2, 2010 - Present

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 10 Waterside Dr, Suite 100, Farmington, CT 06032
RIA
CRD#: 127549
Farmington, CT
Past

March 4, 2010 - July 29, 2021

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127549
Farmington, CT
Past

November 17, 2009 - February 19, 2010

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6940
BERLIN, CT
Past

November 17, 2009 - February 19, 2010

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6940
BERLIN, CT
Past

January 1, 2005 - November 17, 2009

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31299
BERLIN, CT
Past

March 4, 2003 - November 17, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
BERLIN, CT
Past

March 4, 2003 - January 1, 2005

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

May 30, 2001 - March 6, 2003

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
NEW BRITAIN, CT
Past

May 30, 2001 - March 6, 2003

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 26, 2000 - May 29, 2001

WEBSTER INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46588
KENSINGTON, CT
Past

July 28, 1997 - June 23, 2000

MECHANICS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42738
HARTFORD, CT
Past

December 14, 1994 - July 17, 1997

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 30, 1991 - December 13, 1994

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19418
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 1991 - April 30, 1991

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2617
Past

December 27, 1985 - February 4, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 1983 - January 6, 1986

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
EF
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ESSEX FINANCIAL | ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 127549 / SEC#: 801-62242, 8-66015

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2003 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/01/2021

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(3/2/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/12/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


EF
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ESSEX FINANCIAL | ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 127549 / SEC#: 801-62242, 8-66015

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2003 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/01/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 767-4300
Established
Connecticut since 04/24/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ESSEX FINANCIAL FORM ADV PART 2A (10/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ESSEX SAVINGS BANKSHAREHOLDER
BAUER, JOHNDIRECTOR7031583
BOONE, MARY EMELIADIRECTOR6281326
CUMELLO, CHARLES ROBERT JRPRESIDENT & CEO, DIRECTOR2120572
GLOWAC, BRUCE MICHAELDIRECTOR
GRESHAM, STEPHEN DEANEDIRECTOR1126592
JACOBSON, GEOFFREY LEEDIRECTOR
NELSON, RONALD CLARKCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TREASURER, SECRETARY1137618
OROURKE, MICHAEL DENNISCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1551838
PAUL, DOUGLAS WILLIAMSCHAIRMAN
SHOOK, GREGORY RALPHDIRECTOR
TERRIBILE, WILLIAM JOHN JRFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, ROSFP1132498

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,143
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,169,984,114

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/22/2025
Cover Page
11/07/2024
10/12/2023
11/21/2022

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Company Information


ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 127549Farmington, CT 06032

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