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Sean F. Flynn

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Southport, CT 06890
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CRD#: 5264521
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Professional summary


Sean Francis Flynn is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Southport, Connecticut.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Sean has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 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.FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 2.NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SCHOOL 3.INVESTMENT RELATED: N 4.ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: CORYS LANE, PORTSMOUTH, RHODE ISLAND 2871 5.NATURE OF BUSINESS: OTHER,LEADERSHIP BOARD 6.COMPENSATION FOR ACTIVITY: N 7.POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: COMMITTEE MEMBER, 8.START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 1/1/2013 9.NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 10 HOUR(S) ANNUALLY 10.NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 11.DUTIES: ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 13, 2017 - Present

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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

May 16, 2014 - March 13, 2017

APELLA WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 171106
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

May 28, 2013 - March 13, 2017

SYMMETRY PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 120982
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

April 19, 2011 - May 6, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 2, 2010 - May 6, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 2008 - December 23, 2010

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

March 26, 2008 - October 8, 2008

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 16, 2007 - September 5, 2007

BNY INVESTMENT CENTER INC.

BD
CRD#: 47683
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
(3/13/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/18/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law 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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