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Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

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Client assets under management

$329,257,866

Clients

216

44% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 6 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

54

Typical

Average account size

$1,524,342

About

Essex Private Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans and charitable organizations, managing about $330.5 million for roughly 216 clients through a four-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, comprehensive wealth management, standalone financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services.

Portfolios are constructed primarily with mutual funds and ETFs and managed with a generally long-term orientation, though the firm may reallocate or trade shorter-term to meet client objectives or tax and legacy considerations; investment selection combines fundamental and technical analysis alongside internal due diligence. The advisor works with clients to set asset allocation and investment policy statements, provides ERISA plan services (including 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary roles), and typically custodians client assets on an institutional platform.

What distinguishes the firm from many peers is its affiliation with an affiliated broker‑dealer, Huntwicke Securities, and common personnel who also act as registered representatives—those separate capacities can result in commission-based implementations distinct from the firm’s advisory fees. The firm is owned by Huntwicke Capital Group and typically uses Fidelity’s institutional platform, arrangements that the disclosure notes bring both operational benefits and potential conflicts that are disclosed to clients.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.80% annually $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.70% annually $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.60% annually $4,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.50% annually $5,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Advisory persons receive commissions as registered representatives of affiliated broker-dealer Huntwicke Securities for separate commissionable transactions

Project-based

$250 per hour for standalone financial planning services, fees negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Fee-only: Investment management and financial planning fees based on asset tiers; standalone financial planning at $250/hour (negotiable); retirement plan advisory fees up to 1.00% annually (negotiable)

Main office location

Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

7 Grove Street, Suite 201

Topsfield MA 01983, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

California · Connecticut · Florida · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Pennsylvania · Texas · Vermont · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Victor K

Series 63, Series 66

Topsfield, MA

Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

Victor Kester, Jr. is an advisor with Essex Private Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huntwicke Securities, MML Investors Services, Deloitte, and Broadridge Financial Systems. Outside of advisory services, he is also active as a real estate salesperson with Keller Williams. Essex Private Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm builds customized portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Peter M

Series 63, Series 65

Topsfield, MA

Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

Peter Mulholland is a financial advisor with Essex Private Wealth Management LLC in Topsfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Huntwicke Securities, LLC since 2016 and has been involved with Huntwicke Advisors, LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he co-manages a family dairy farm specializing in milk goats and cheese production. Essex Private Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with customized wealth management and investment advisory services. The firm constructs portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, applying both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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James B

Series 63, Series 65

Topsfield, MA

Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

James Baga is a financial advisor at Essex Private Wealth Management LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Huntwicke Securities, LLC and Huntwicke Advisors, LLC since 2016, following a prior role at Sentinel Pension Advisors Inc. from 2013 to 2016. Essex Private Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm constructs customized portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, applying both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation, while maintaining ongoing personal contact with clients.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Brian W

Series 63, Series 65

Topsfield, MA

Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

Brian Woodland is a financial advisor with Essex Private Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Essex Private Wealth Management since 2009 and also manages related entities including Huntwicke Financial, Inc. and Ipswich Brewery Partners. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Huntwicke Capital Group, a holding company overseeing various businesses including a beer brewery and a youth soccer training organization. Essex Private Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing customized wealth management and investment services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis with a mostly long-term investment approach and operates as a four-advisor team managing approximately $294 million.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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