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Essex LLC is an independent SEC-registered wealth management firm. For over 35 years they have been serving clients nationally with the majority focused in the Chicagoland area. Their trademarked approach, “Planning-Based Money Management”™ integrates portfolio management, retirement planning, estate planning, tax-aware strategies and protection oversight into a cohesive, personalized financial strategy.

A Personalized Investment Approach

Over the past two decades, technology has changed the way many people approach investing. Digital platforms and automated tools have made financial markets more accessible, helping investors build and manage portfolios more efficiently.

While the tools and choices available to investors have evolved rapidly, the realities of financial decision making remain deeply personal.

At Essex LLC we believe financial strategies can be more effective when they reflect the full context of a client’s life. This includes not only financial data, but also goals, preferences, and evolving priorities. By developing a deeper understanding of this context, our advisors can help ensure that investment decisions align with broader planning considerations.

In this sense, personalization is not an added feature. It is essential for us in order to deliver advice that is both relevant and responsible.

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Our Planning Process

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Our Investment Process

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Our Service Model

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Your Team

Investment Experts Dedicated to You

When you work with Essex, you work with our team of consultants who have decades of experience in the industry.

Strategic Approach

Our Planning Based Approach

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Goals & Objectives → Cost Saving Strategies / Better Projections → Direct Management · Retirement Plan · Estate Plan · Tax Plan · Education Plan · Insurance Analysis → Implementation & Active Portfolio Management → Financial Independence

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Insightby NancyFebruary 14, 2026

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Planningby RobMarch 11, 2026

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