David Cummings Donaldson

Essex Financial Services, INC.

42 Years of Experience

2 DisclosuresSells Insurance

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Areas of Practice

Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingHigh Net Worth

Essex Financial Services, INC.

Compensation

Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly

Firm Size

32 advisors

Number of Clients

2,967 clients

Average Client Portfolio

$1.3M average

Assets Under Management

$3.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K

Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee

Location

176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, 06426

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History

Regulatory History (2)

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Customer Dispute

July 2015

Settled

Customer Dispute

June 1991

Award / Judgment

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

David is an insurance agent for Essex Financial Services Inc, selling life insurance and fixed annuities, dedicating minimal time to this activity. He is also the President and authorized signer/control person on the Farmington River Watershed Association's investment accounts, spending a few hours per week on this non-investment related role.

Employment History

Current Registrations

Essex Financial Services, INC.

March 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

Previous Registrations

Essex Financial Services, INC.Broker

March 2010 - July 2021 · 11 yrs 4 mos

TD Wealth Management Services INC.

November 2009 - February 2010 · 3 mos

TD Wealth Management Services INC.Broker

November 2009 - February 2010 · 3 mos

Bancnorth Investment Group, INC.Broker

January 2005 - November 2009 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Primevest Financial Services, INC.

March 2003 - November 2009 · 6 yrs 8 mos

Primevest Financial Services, INC.Broker

March 2003 - January 2005 · 1 yr 10 mos

National Planning CorporationBroker

May 2001 - March 2003 · 1 yr 10 mos

National Planning Corporation ("npc of America" in Fl & Ny)

May 2001 - March 2003 · 1 yr 10 mos

Webster Investment Services, INC.Broker

June 2000 - May 2001 · 11 mos

Mechanics Investment Services, INC.Broker

July 1997 - June 2000 · 2 yrs 11 mos

U.S. Clearing CORP.Broker

December 1994 - July 1997 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Banca Imi Securities CORP.Broker

April 1991 - December 1994 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Mabon, Nugent & CO.Broker

January 1991 - April 1991 · 3 mos

Lehman Brothers INC.Broker

December 1985 - February 1991 · 5 yrs 2 mos

E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker

July 1983 - January 1986 · 2 yrs 6 mos

State Registrations1 state

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