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ESI Financial Advisors

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Client assets under management

$2,640,786,290

Clients

11,897

26% high-net-worth

Advisors

506

of 506 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

24

Very Low

Average account size

$221,971

About

ESI Financial Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm delivers these services through a network of investment adviser representatives and by acting as adviser or co‑adviser on multiple programs, including ESI Illuminations, American Funds Retirement Plan Solutions, AssetMark, Saratoga, Schwab Retirement Advisor Services, and SEI.

Investment management is offered on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases; as of 12/31/2025 EFA reported approximately $1.6 billion in non‑discretionary assets and approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets, so clients should confirm the level of trading authority in their selected program. The firm commonly uses third‑party model managers, a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, and primarily long‑term asset allocation strategies while allowing clients to impose investment restrictions and choose program structures.

ESI combines registered investment adviser activities with broker‑dealer operations and affiliated insurance company relationships (including ties to National Life Group), and it sells securities and insurance products through ESI, resulting in commission income and disclosed revenue‑sharing arrangements. That mix of co‑adviser/TPAM programs (some of which are closed to new investors), Strategic Partner payments, and a larger non‑discretionary asset base are notable features that the firm discloses as potential sources of conflicts of interest for clients to consider.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees up to $1,200 in advance; fees for financial plans and consulting services negotiable

Percentage

$1 - $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

Commission-based compensation available through affiliated broker-dealer activities and product sales

Project-based

Hourly charges reported but no specific hourly rates disclosed in brochure

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 to $750,000 depending on the advisory program Fee-only: Financial planning/consulting fees negotiable, generally not exceeding $15,000; financial planning fixed fees up to $1,200 in advance; consulting fees up to $1,200 in advance, no advance fees > $1,200 unless agreed

Main office location

ESI Financial Advisors

One National Life Drive

Montpelier VT 05604, United States

Number of offices

258

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Carey Y

Series 63, Series 65

Crown Point, IN

Equity Services, inc.

Carey Yukich is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and Truewealth Advising Group, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has served as president and co-owner of Truewealth Advising Group since 2014 and is a board member of the Legacy Foundation, a local charitable community organization. Additionally, he provides financial fitness instruction and coaching through workshops and courses. Equity Services, Inc. (doing business as ESI Financial Advisors) serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm offers investment management through a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms, using client profiles to guide asset allocation and offering both discretionary and client-approved trading options.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dianne D

Series 63

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Dianne Dittmar is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Hauppauge, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales, including Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, as well as auto, home, commercial, and fixed insurance products. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charities, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management. The firm offers investment management through proprietary and third-party platforms, employing a range of strategies from long-term allocations to client-approved trading, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker/dealer.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Edwin M

Series 63

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Edwin Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services since 2016 and previously spent time with Ameriprise Financial Services and National Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a tax preparation and accounting services firm in Rocky Point, NY. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm combines proprietary and third-party investment platforms to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management, emphasizing long-term asset allocation and manager-driven model portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael C

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Chiarella is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at National Life, Rim Securities LLC, City National Rochdale, Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent affiliated with National Life Group. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer product distribution and uses a range of proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver investment management tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dennis D

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Equity Services, inc.

Dennis Dine is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and Lakeshore Financial Group, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Money Concepts Capital Corp. and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Minister of Care at St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs, Illinois. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary trading, emphasizing long-term allocations and manager-driven model portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Roger S

Series 63

New York, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Roger Soo is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Equity Services since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a children’s clothing boutique in New York. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management. The firm offers investment management through a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms, emphasizing long-term asset allocation and manager-driven model portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kathryne S

Series 63

Mahtomedi, MN

Equity Services, inc.

Kathryne Stuempert is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Equity Services and National Life since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she has operated an Amway distributorship since 1984 and is a member of a business networking group. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm offers investment management through a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms, emphasizing long-term allocations and manager-driven model portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brian B

Series 63

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Brian Buglino is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at National Life Group and MML Investors Services, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products through United Financial Alliance. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver investment management and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary trading strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Scott M

ChFC®, Series 63

Windham, ME

Equity Services, inc.

Scott Matassa is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been with Equity Services and National Life Insurance Company since 1983. Matassa is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, disability, and health insurance through multiple companies. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer product distribution and utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms to provide tailored asset-allocation strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Salvatore M

Series 66

West Palm Beach, FL

Equity Services, inc.

Salvatore Mondello Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also a sales agent with National Life Insurance Company and Wealthbridge Financial Group. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver investment management, offering both discretionary and client-approved trading strategies that emphasize long-term allocations and manager-driven model portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Angelo B

Series 66

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Angelo Buonomo is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a personal income tax preparation service under Angelo L. Buonomo, CPA. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver investment management, emphasizing long-term allocations and manager-driven model portfolios while allowing for both discretionary and client-approved trading.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael F

ChFC®, Series 66

Montpelier, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Fletcher is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. in Montpelier, VT, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. since 2010. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm offers investment management through a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms, using client profiles to tailor asset-allocation models and supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary trading strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Daniel F

Series 63, Series 66

Media, PA

Equity Services, inc.

Daniel Flamma is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of the Shadowbrook Home Owners Association and is a board member and boys’ field coordinator for a lacrosse league. Equity Services, Inc. (doing business as ESI Financial Advisors) provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer product distribution and offers a range of investment management strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, including Envestnet-powered and AssetMark programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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William B

CFP®, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

William Bianculli is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equity Services, Inc. since 2014. He is also associated with National Life Group and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a licensed agent in selling various insurance products, including property and casualty, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Equity Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations with financial planning, consulting, and asset management. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer product distribution, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver investment management tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brandon G

Series 63, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Equity Services, inc.

Brandon Grimm is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director at Hudnall Capital Advisors, focusing on insurance. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer product distribution and utilizes a variety of proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver investment management tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Passive / index investing Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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