Essex Bank
BankingConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
Essex Bank is a mutual Connecticut bank that serves the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline with a network of offices in Essex, Chester, Madison, Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. The institution provides a full range of personal and business banking services, alongside financial planning offerings through its affiliated Essex Trust and Essex Financial, a registered investment advisor, to support clients in managing banking needs, estates, retirement, and investments. Positioned in the banking industry as a community-focused lender, the bank emphasizes relationship-building and personal connections as core to its approach, aiming to empower customers through ethical professionals and essential resources. Based in Essex, Connecticut, the bank operates as part of a regional mutual banking model and maintains multiple offices to serve residents and businesses in the area. A recent development in its leadership includes the planned transition of the president and CEO role to Lynn Giroux in August 2026, reflecting succession within the executive team. The organization is a member of the FDIC and maintains a 24-hour phone line for customer access.