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Nauman K. Rana

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CRD#: 3077055
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Professional summary


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

Nauman Karim Rana, who also goes by Norman Rana, was a registered financial professional .

Nauman is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Nauman had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

Biography


I partner with my clients in providing comprehensive financial planning through a disciplined process. This process is tailored to your needs to help you work towards your financial goals and life dreams.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Norman Rana

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 - 4/2024 - 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 (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Education


CUNY Zicklin School of Business

Master of Finance - Finance

2020

CUNY Zicklin School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance & Investment Analysis

2008

Experience


Past

April 1, 2024 - December 16, 2024

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127549
Southport, CT
Past

July 18, 2023 - April 1, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Jericho, NY
Past

June 28, 2023 - April 3, 2024

OPAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 289759
JERICHO, NY
Past

July 13, 2018 - May 11, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 18, 2015 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

September 4, 2015 - May 10, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 2015 - August 25, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Newark, DE
Past

March 26, 2015 - August 25, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Newark, DE
Past

May 15, 2012 - February 27, 2015

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2007 - February 27, 2015

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 2004 - August 14, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2003 - July 12, 2004

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
WOODSTOCK, GA
Past

November 21, 2002 - June 3, 2003

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

August 19, 2002 - September 19, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

June 11, 2002 - August 7, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

March 7, 2000 - April 18, 2002

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2000 - March 28, 2000

CARNEGIE INVESTOR SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 1999 - November 19, 1999

MILLENNIUM SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 31695
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1999 - September 15, 1999

CARNEGIE INVESTOR SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8295
NEW YORK, NY

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: 5/12/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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.

Financial ConsultantCRD#: 127549

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