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John William Rafal

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·ESSEX, Connecticut
SIE, Series 1, Series 7, Series 24, Series 6330 years registeredESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
176 WESTBROOK ROAD, ESSEX, CT 06426CRD# 809031Firm CRD# 127549

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Identity
John William Rafal · ESSEX, CT
Registration
CRD #809031 · ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. · 30 years registered
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Career History

No current investment adviser registration
Last registered firm: ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Dec 2003Dec 2015
ESSEX, CT
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES
Feb 1996Dec 2003
ESSEX, CT
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Registrations & Exams

FINRA examinations passed
SIE
Series 1
Series 7
Series 24
Series 63
Registration record
First registered · February 5, 1996
Years registered · 30
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Disclosure History

2017Criminal·Final Disposition
2017Regulatory·Final
2016Regulatory·Final
2015Regulatory·Final

4 disclosure events on file · Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck →

Source: SEC IAPD, as of 14 August 2026. Resolutions may have changed since.

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Firm Overview

Firm
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CRD 127549 · SEC 801-62242
AUM
$3.8B
Regulatory assets under management
Employees
45
6,985 client accounts
Services offered by ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Per Form ADV
Financial planning
Portfolio management (individuals)
Selection of other advisers
Publication of periodicals/newsletters
Security ratings or pricing services
Client types served by the firm
Per Form ADV
Individuals
High Net Worth Individuals
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Frequently Asked Questions

What services does John William Rafal offer?
John William Rafal specializes in Financial Planning, Investment Management, Wealth Management.
What are John William Rafal's credentials?
John William Rafal is a registered investment adviser representative. Check their firm's Form ADV filing for detailed qualification information.
Where is John William Rafal located?
John William Rafal is based in ESSEX, Connecticut, last registered with ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC..
How does John William Rafal charge for services?
John William Rafal's firm is compensated through percentage of aum, hourly charges, subscription fees. Always review the firm's Form ADV Part 2 for complete fee details before engaging an advisor.
How large is ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.?
ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. has approximately 45 employees and manages $3.8B in regulatory assets under management. The firm is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser.
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