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Owen W. Bregman

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Southport, CT 06890
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CRD#: 4083424
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Professional summary


Owen W Bregman, who also goes by Owen William Bregman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Southport, Connecticut.

Owen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Owen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Owen William Bregman

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.) ESSEX FINANCIAL - 2/25/2022 - 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426 - Co Advisor, RIA, Invt Rel, RIA, 8 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo (during trading hours) 2.) Fiondella, Milone& LaSaracina, LLP, Certified Accountants. - 350 Bedford Street Suite 203 Stamford, CT 06901 - Managing Partner Not Invt Rel, CPA Firm, 172 hrs/mo; 172 hrs/mo (during trading hours) 3.) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - 1/1/2000 - 1 Blind Brook Road N Westport CT 06880 - Insurance Agent, Sales as a co-broker, Not Invt Rel, Insurance business, 5 hrs/mo; 4 hrs/mo (during trading hours)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

February 28, 2022 - Present

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 30 Jelliff Ln 2nd Fl, Southport, CT 06890
RIA
CRD#: 127549
Southport, CT
Past

January 27, 2023 - July 1, 2024

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Essex, CT
Past

July 25, 2022 - December 31, 2022

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Essex, CT
Past

July 6, 2017 - December 3, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Stamford, CT
Past

July 6, 2017 - December 3, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Stamford, CT
Past

March 5, 2007 - December 7, 2012

BREGMAN & COMPANY, P.C.

RIA
CRD#: 141043
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 18, 2000 - June 27, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
STAMFORD, CT
Past

September 27, 2000 - June 27, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 17, 2000 - October 2, 2000

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
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


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
(2/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/26/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 127549Southport, CT 06890

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