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Robert E. Belknap

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CRD#: 17266
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Ernest Belknap III, who also goes by Robert Ernest Balding III, Robert Earnest Belknap III, Robert Ernest Belknap, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1967. Robert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Robert Ernest Balding Iii | Robert Earnest Belknap Iii | Robert Ernest Belknap

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 6, 2010 - May 5, 2016

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127549
ESSEX, CT
Past

March 3, 2010 - April 25, 2019

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127549
ESSEX, CT
Past

April 22, 1993 - April 9, 2007

INGALLS & SNYDER, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2288
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 1993 - April 13, 1993

INGALLS & SNYDER, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2288
Past

April 30, 1984 - March 24, 1993

SELIGMAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 3, 1979 - May 9, 1984

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
Past

May 4, 1977 - October 9, 1979

HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.

BD
CRD#: 414
Past

March 4, 1976 - July 1, 1977

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 375
Past

October 6, 1967 - February 11, 1973

WHITE, WELD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6802

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/20/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/1/1976
Registered Representative Examination

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#: 127549

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