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Brian Buglino

Advisor at Equity Services, inc.

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Firm

Equity Services, inc.

Location

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

30 years

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees negotiable, generally not exceeding $15,000 per agreement; advance fees up to $1,200 for planning; consulting fees negotiable

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually (0.25% quarterly) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.75% annually (0.1875% quarterly) $2,500,001 - $4,999,999: 0.60% annually (0.15% quarterly) $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually (0.125% quarterly) $10,000,001+: 0.35% annually (0.0875% quarterly)

Commissions

Broker-dealer commissions on securities and insurance products

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: $75 minimum platform fee for some programs Fee-only: Financial planning fees up to $15,000; financial consulting fees up to $1,200 advance fees

Work history

National Life Group

2017 - Present (9 years)

Equity Services, Inc.

2017 - Present (9 years)

MML INVESTORS SERVICES

2014 - 2017 (3 years)

Mass Mutual LIfe Insurance Company

2014 - 2017 (3 years)

Disclosures

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Ryan D

CFP®, EA

Hauppauge, NY

United Financial Planning Group LLC

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Family Business Business Financial Management Business exit / sale strategy Self-Employed Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Joseph I

Series 66

Lake Grove, NY

Fidelity

Joseph Iannuzzi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that align assets with individual long-term goals. He began his current role in 2022 after serving as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments earlier that same year. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked at Ameriprise Financial, where he held positions as an Associate Financial Advisor from 2021 to 2022 and as a Paraplanner from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, he has gained experience in financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional work, Joseph enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, and golf.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Income planning Cash flow / budgeting

Joshua M

ChFC®, Series 66

Port Jefferson, NY

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner

Alec F

Series 66

Northport, NY

Fidelity

Alec Federico is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to help them understand investing complexities and develop financial road maps tailored to their changing life circumstances. His approach emphasizes comprehensive and collaborative goals-based planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Alec served as Vice President- Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase from 2020 to 2023. Before that, he was a Private Wealth Advisor at LPL Financial from 2017 to 2020. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting

Bruce H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Smithtown, NY

Merrill

Bruce Huggins is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing investment management guidance since 1986. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that reflect their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. His areas of focus include divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies, among others. Bruce holds a Bachelor's degree from Long Island University and an Associate in Arts from Suffolk Community College. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has been married since 1982, with one son born in 1988. Committed to community involvement, Bruce serves as a trustee at Calvary Baptist Church. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Bruce enjoys baseball, billiards, boating, chess, football, golfing, softball, and woodworking.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Business sale tax planning General estate planning guidance

Donald C

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Grove, NY

Fidelity

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Wealth management Active portfolio management Financial Professional
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