# Essex Private Wealth Management LLC

> Essex Private Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Topsfield, MA, registered since 2016, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated June 11, 2026.

- CRD: 149991
- Filed as: ESSEX PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Topsfield, MA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: June 11, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/149991
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/essex-private-wealth-management-llc-topsfield-ma-149991

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Essex Private Wealth Management LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $250 an hour (standalone financial planning services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Essex Private Wealth Management LLC located?**
Essex Private Wealth Management LLC's principal office is in Topsfield, MA, according to its Form ADV; the July 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Essex Private Wealth Management LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Essex Private Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2016. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 149991.

**How much does Essex Private Wealth Management LLC manage?**
Essex Private Wealth Management LLC reports $330,541,181 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated June 11, 2026 (96% discretionary).

**How have Essex Private Wealth Management LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Essex Private Wealth Management LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $432,313,593 in the October 2021 data and $330,541,181 in the October 2026 data, down 24%. Total employees: 8 in October 2021 and 6 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Essex Private Wealth Management LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (120); high net worth individuals (96).

**Which custodians does Essex Private Wealth Management LLC use?**
Essex Private Wealth Management LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Essex Private Wealth Management 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/149991

**Does Essex Private Wealth Management LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 says: "Essex Private Wealth Management generally requires a minimum relationship size of $50,000, which may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor."

**What changed in Essex Private Wealth Management LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the February 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $293,647,777 to $330,541,181 (+13%). Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 5.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026)

- Account minimum: $50,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Essex Private Wealth Management generally requires a minimum relationship size of $50,000, which may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor.

- Hourly rate: $250 an hour (standalone financial planning services)

> Essex Private Wealth Management offers standalone financial planning services on an hourly basis at a rate of $250.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

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: $330,541,181
- Discretionary: $316,178,550
- Non-discretionary: $14,362,631

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 120 | $29,450,639 |
| High net worth individuals | 96 | $299,807,227 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Not reported | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1,283,315 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2016 (9 years)
- Employees: 6 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NY, PA, TX, VA, VT
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the July 2026 filing
- Bedford, NH

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [essexprivate.com](https://essexprivate.com)
- [huntwicke.com](https://huntwicke.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $432,313,593 | 8 | September 29, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $476,557,038 | 7 | March 8, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $228,835,330 | 6 | February 24, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $260,336,628 | 6 | February 21, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $293,647,777 | 5 | June 11, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $330,541,181 | 6 | June 11, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $432,313,593 in the October 2021 data and $330,541,181 in the October 2026 data, down 24%.
Total employees: 8 in October 2021 and 6 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### February 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $293,647,777 to $330,541,181 (+13%).
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 5.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Essex Private Wealth Management LLC (CRD 149991): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.