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Charles R. Cumello

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Essex, CT 06426
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CRD#: 2120572
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Professional summary

Charles Robert Cumello Jr is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Essex, Connecticut.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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 - 03/2009- 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).

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 24, 2009 - Present

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426
RIA
CRD#: 127549
Essex, CT
Past

June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Essex, CT
Past

March 24, 2009 - August 3, 2021

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127549
ESSEX, CT
Past

July 18, 2005 - March 13, 2009

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 13, 2003 - March 13, 2009

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 23, 2003 - May 12, 2003

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 23, 2003 - May 12, 2003

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 24, 1997 - January 24, 2003

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 24, 1996 - January 24, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 1, 1994 - July 17, 1996

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

April 1, 1994 - April 19, 1994

FIRST FIDELITY BROKERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15225
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 18, 1991 - April 1, 1994

UNION TRUST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25875

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
(3/24/2009)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/26/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/20/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/28/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/11/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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
Report
11/07/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/12/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/21/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 127549Essex, CT 06426

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