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Cherish L. Genova
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Essex, CT 06426
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CRD#: 4331468
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Professional summary
Cherish Lyn Genova, who also goes by Cherish Lyn Bartone, Cherish Dubois, is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Essex, Connecticut and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Essex, Connecticut.
Cherish is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Cherish has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Cherish Lyn Bartone | Cherish Dubois
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 - 3/23/2010 - 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426 - Client Relationship Manager, Clerical duties, Invt Rel, Insurance business, 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo (during trading hours). 2.) Insurance Agent for Essex Financial Services Inc -3/23/2010- 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). 3.) The Leader's Group - 7/13/2021 - 2 W Dry Creek Cir, Suite 800, Littleton CO 80120-4475 - Inv Rel - Broker-Dealer Affiliation - Registered Representative - 20 hrs/mo; 2hrs/mo (during trading hours).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 4, 2016 - Present
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426RIA
CRD#: 127549
Essex, CT
Current
June 2, 2021 - Present
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426BD
CRD#: 37157
Essex, CT
Past
March 31, 2010 - June 1, 2021
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 127549
Farmington, CT
Past
November 17, 2009 - February 19, 2010
TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 6940
PLANTSVILLE, CT
Past
March 12, 2007 - November 17, 2009
BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 31299
PLANTSVILLE, CT
Past
September 21, 2005 - February 23, 2007
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35371
SOUTHBURY, CT
Past
February 7, 2001 - February 11, 2005
WEBSTER INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46588
KENSINGTON, CT
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".
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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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
Connecticut(2/4/2016)
RR
Connecticut(6/2/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| ESSEX SAVINGS BANK | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BAUER, JOHN | DIRECTOR | 7031583 |
| BOONE, MARY EMELIA | DIRECTOR | 6281326 |
| CUMELLO, CHARLES ROBERT JR | PRESIDENT & CEO, DIRECTOR | 2120572 |
| GLOWAC, BRUCE MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | |
| GRESHAM, STEPHEN DEANE | DIRECTOR | 1126592 |
| JACOBSON, GEOFFREY LEE | DIRECTOR | |
| NELSON, RONALD CLARK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TREASURER, SECRETARY | 1137618 |
| OROURKE, MICHAEL DENNIS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1551838 |
| PAUL, DOUGLAS WILLIAMS | CHAIRMAN | |
| SHOOK, GREGORY RALPH | DIRECTOR | |
| TERRIBILE, WILLIAM JOHN JR | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, ROSFP | 1132498 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,143 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,169,984,114 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 | ||
| 11/07/2024 | ||
| 10/12/2023 | ||
| 11/21/2022 |
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