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Stephen Bates

25 Years of Experience
Essex, CT
1 Disclosure

Stephen Bates is a registered investment advisor at Essex Financial Services, INC., based in Essex, CT, with 25 years of industry experience. Stephen operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 2,963 clients with $4.2B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
33 advisors
Number of Clients
2,963 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.4M average
Assets Under Management
$4.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Essex Financial charges a percentage of your portfolio annually for wealth management services. The exact percentage ranges from 0.50% to 1.50% depending on the complexity of your situation, the amount you invest, and your overall relationship with Essex Financial. Fees are paid quarterly in advance. Additional fees are charged for third-party managed account programs, not to exceed 2.00% in total.

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Location

176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, 06426

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2009
Settled
Other Business Activities

Stephen is a board member and member of the finance committee for the Old Lyme Library. He spends minimal time on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Essex Financial Services, INC.
September 2008 - Present · 18 yrs
Previous Registrations
Essex Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2008 - July 2021 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
November 2006 - September 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
September 2006 - September 2008 · 2 yrs
Mbsc, LLCBroker
June 2003 - December 2005 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Mellon Financial Markets, LLCBroker
September 2002 - June 2003 · 9 mos
PNC Brokerage CORPBroker
March 1996 - February 1997 · 11 mos
Shawmut Brokerage, INC.Broker
February 1995 - December 1995 · 10 mos
Mds Securities IncorporatedBroker
March 1994 - July 1994 · 4 mos
Shawmut Brokerage, INC.Broker
December 1993 - March 1994 · 3 mos
State Registrations1 state
CT
Advisor

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Exams
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