Leadership

A respected full-service provider

A commitment to higher standards that begins at the top

A large percentage of our clients come to Essex Financial through referrals from attorneys, accountants, pension administrators and satisfied clients. Our enviable position as a respected full-service provider for financial planning and investment strategies is being furthered through the diligent efforts of our senior management team.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Charles R. Cumello Jr.

Charles Cumello has over 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Essex Financial Services in March 2009 as the firm’s Vice President of Sales and Investments and was appointed President and CEO in December 2013.

Prior to joining the firm, Charles spent 13 years at Fidelity Investments in a variety of roles ranging from Financial Advisor to Branch Manager of the New Haven and West Hartford, CT Investor Centers. Charles was awarded Fidelity’s highest honor, being named to the Presidents Circle in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2008.

He resides in Durham, CT with his wife and two children.

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Chief Operating Officer

Ronald C. Nelson

Ron has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined Essex Financial Services in May 2013.

Prior to joining the firm, Ron served as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch, a key accounts manager at Putnam Investments and as a sales manager for a number of Financial Institution investment programs. Most recently he was a business consultant with LPL Financial.

Ron received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance major from the University of Richmond and his Masters of Arts from Wesleyan University.

He resides in Ivoryton with his wife and has three adult children.  Ron is a member of the Board of Directors of the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation and is active as a yoga instructor. He is also a Notary Public.

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Board of Directors

Mr. Doug Paul, Chairman
Mr. Charles R. Cumello Jr.
Ms. Diane Arnold
Mr. Steve Gresham
Ms. Mary Boone
Mr. Bruce Glowac
Mr. John Bauer
Mr. Geoffrey Jacobson

guidance and thought leadership on trends in the financial markets

Investment Committee

Charles R. Cumello Jr
Stephen W. Bates
Michael LaRiviere
Anthony G. Russo
Kevin Nolan, CFP
W. Timothy Furgueson