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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Essex, Connecticut

Last Updated - March 28, 2026

Essex has 1 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 4 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Essex, Connecticut have an average of 0 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Essex, Connecticut

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Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Qualifications
Firm CRD# 104510

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Address

1485 South County Trail,
Suite 101,
East Greenwich, RI 02818 See Details

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Not Specified

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Only, Based on Assets

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Top 4 Retirement Planning firms in Essex, Connecticut (Ranked by AUM)

Rank	Firm Name	Assets Under Management	Total Clients	Total Advisors	Fee Structure
1	176 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, 06426	$3,774,949,288	6985	45	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
2	147 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT, 06426	$380,870,953	1318	8	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
3	35 Pratt Street, Suite 202 Essex, CT, 06426	$209,334,679	969	8	A percentage of AUM
4	15a Main Street, Essex, CT, 06426	$103,801,335	275	4	A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Essex, Connecticut

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 127549

Assets Under Management $3,774,949,288

No. Of Clients6985

Clients Per Financial Advisor155

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Essex, Connecticut. With a nearly $4B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 6985 clients. The team consists of 45 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
Pesnsion consulting services
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JEFFREY N. MEHLER, CFP LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 126681

Assets Under Management $380,870,953

No. Of Clients1318

Clients Per Financial Advisor165

JEFFREY N. MEHLER, CFP LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Essex, Connecticut. With a nearly $381M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1318 clients. The team consists of 8 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

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Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
Pesnsion consulting services
Selection for other advisors
Other (FORENSIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS)

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ALCHEMI WEALTH, LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 310451

Assets Under Management $209,334,679

No. Of Clients969

Clients Per Financial Advisor121

ALCHEMI WEALTH, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Essex, Connecticut. With a nearly $209M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 969 clients. The team consists of 8 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

A percentage of AUM

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Financial planning services
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Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients

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SULLIVAN FINANCIAL, LLC

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QualificationsFirm CRD# 121371

Assets Under Management $103,801,335

No. Of Clients275

Clients Per Financial Advisor69

SULLIVAN FINANCIAL, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Essex, Connecticut. With a nearly $104M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 275 clients. The team consists of 4 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

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Hourly charges
Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

Financial planning services
Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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Other (FINANCIAL CONSULTING)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a retirement planner?

How to choose a good retirement planner?

While interviewing potential retirement planners, look for someone with expertise in Tax Planning, Social Security, and Withdrawal Strategies for retirement. They need to be able to formulate a schedule and strategy that tells you how to take money out in a tax-efficient manner and they need to be able to give you practical guidance on the use of assured revenue items that can build a sense of financial security in your retirement.

What does a retirement planner do?

How much does a retirement planner cost?

What questions to ask a retirement planner?

Although the questions to ask your retirement planner may differ as per your financial concerns, following are the most common things to discuss with your retirement planner

Are my current savings enough to get retired?
With my current savings, what will my post-retirement lifestyle look like?
Should I consider making investments right before my retirement?
When is the right time to pay off my mortgage-pre or post-retirement?
How can I mitigate my post-retirement financial risks?

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