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Jeffrey W. Jones

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES
Southport, CT 06890
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CRD#: 5475864
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Professional summary

Jeffrey Wendell Jones JR, who also goes by Jeffrey W Jones Jr, Jeffrey W Jones, Jeffrey Wendell Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Southport, Connecticut.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Jeffrey has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jeffrey W Jones Jr | Jeffrey W Jones | Jeffrey Wendell Jones

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) Rental Condo - not investment-related - 91 Strawberry Hill Avenue Apt 128 Stamford, CT 06902 - Rental Property - Owner, landlord - 11/08/21 - 0 hours during business hours - renting owned condo 2) Insurance Agent for Essex Financial Services Inc - 5/28/2025 - 176 Westbrook Rd, Essex CT 06426 - Life insurance/fixed annuity sales - Not Inv Rel - less than 10 hrs/mo; less than 10 hrs/mo (during trading hours) - Insurance Business.

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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

May 28, 2025 - Present

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 30 Jelliff Ln, Suite 202, Southport, CT 06890
RIA
CRD#: 127549
Southport, CT
Past

December 4, 2024 - January 28, 2025

FCI ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106398
Shelton, CT
Past

December 22, 2015 - April 24, 2023

CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE

RIA
CRD#: 117198
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 2015 - April 24, 2023

CNR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 2014 - August 19, 2015

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY
Past

October 1, 2012 - June 9, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
EASTCHESTER, NY
Past

September 14, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
BRONXVILLE, NY
Past

February 8, 2008 - August 7, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
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
(5/28/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/18/2013
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/7/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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#: 127549Southport, CT 06890

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