# Essex LLC

> Essex LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Deer Park, IL, registered since 1997, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 29, 2026.

- CRD: 108352
- Filed as: ESSEX LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Deer Park, IL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: January 29, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108352
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/essex-llc-deer-park-il-108352

## Quick answers

**How is Essex LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Essex LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Essex LLC located?**
Essex LLC's principal office is in Deer Park, IL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Essex LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Essex LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1997. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 108352.

**How much does Essex LLC manage?**
Essex LLC reports $649,327,632 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 29, 2026 (95% discretionary).

**How have Essex LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Essex LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $419,824,578 in the October 2021 data and $649,327,632 in the October 2026 data, up 55%. Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Essex LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (414); high net worth individuals (162); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (31).

**Which custodians does Essex LLC use?**
Essex LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Essex LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108352

**What changed in Essex LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the February 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $563,083,517 to $649,327,632 (+15%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $649,327,632
- Discretionary: $618,848,303
- Non-discretionary: $30,479,329

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 414 | $75,267,166 |
| High net worth individuals | 162 | $531,711,000 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Investment companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Business development companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | Not reported |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 31 | $36,989,255 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $5,360,211 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | Not reported |
| Insurance companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | Not reported |
| Other | 0 | Not reported |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1997 (29 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 7 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, LA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, TX, VA, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- alignable.com/barrington-il/essex-llc
- essexllc.com
- Instagram @essexllc
- LinkedIn @essex-llc

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $419,824,578 | 6 | March 12, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $439,771,084 | 7 | July 18, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $392,397,145 | 7 | July 21, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $474,349,933 | 10 | July 24, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $563,083,517 | 10 | June 6, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $649,327,632 | 9 | January 29, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $419,824,578 in the October 2021 data and $649,327,632 in the October 2026 data, up 55%.
Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### February 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $563,083,517 to $649,327,632 (+15%).

### December 2025
- Registered or notice-filed in IN.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Essex LLC (CRD 108352): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.