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ESI Financial Advisors

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Client AUM

$2,640,786,290

Clients

11,897

Advisors

506

across 162 offices

About

Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and employer retirement plans. The firm is dually registered as a broker‑dealer and an SEC‑registered investment adviser and makes advisory programs available through a network of investment adviser representatives.

EFA offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third‑party asset managers and model portfolios (including Fidelity FIWA-based Illuminations, American Funds retirement solutions, AssetMark, Saratoga, Schwab Retirement Advisor Services, and SEI), combining predominantly long‑term strategies with the option for shorter‑term trading and specialized instruments. Many client programs require client authorization for trading or are managed on a non‑discretionary basis — as of 12/31/2025 the firm reported roughly $1.6 billion in non‑discretionary assets versus $1.1 billion in discretionary assets — while other programs grant discretionary authority to third‑party managers.

Compared with many large advisers, EFA’s broker‑dealer activities and affiliated insurance relationships create a meaningful commission and revenue‑sharing component to its business: the firm sells affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds, annuities and other products, receives commissions and 12b‑1 fees, and receives payments from Strategic Partners and product sponsors. The firm also disclosed and settled an SEC matter in 2019 related to mutual fund share class selection, reflecting the operational overlap between its advisory and brokerage activities.

Client services

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

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for single financial plans, generally not exceeding $15,000, typically up to $1,200 advance payment limit without agreement

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), $3,500 per million (round up) annual flat fee

Commissions

Earns commissions on sales of securities and insurance products as broker-dealer

Project-based

Financial planning/consulting fees based on hourly charges, negotiable, generally not exceeding $15,000 total per agreement, not to exceed $1,200 advance unless agreed

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 to $750,000 (varies by program) Fee-only: Typically negotiable AUM fees up to stated maximums; no commissions for advisory programs

Main office

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One National Life Drive

Montpelier VT 05604

Advisors at this office

13

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Also doing business as

360 Degree Panoramic Wealthview · Equity Services, Inc. · Esi Financial Advisors · First American Financial

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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 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has served as president of Truewealth Advising Group and is involved in financial education as an instructor and guest speaker for financial fitness courses. Yukich is also a board member of a local charitable community foundation. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Dianne D

Series 63

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Dianne Dittmar is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 license and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services since 2012 and also has a concurrent role at National Life. Outside of her advisory work, Dianne is involved in insurance sales, including Medicare Advantage and supplement plans, as well as auto, home, commercial, and fixed insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and combining primarily long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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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 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including National Life and Rim Securities LLC. Chiarella is also an insurance agent with National Life Group. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using a combination of long-term strategies and specialized instruments, with a service model that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Dennis D

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Equity Services, inc.

Dennis Dine is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Lakeshore Financial Group, 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., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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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 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been associated with Equity Services, Inc. since 1995. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a children's clothing boutique. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Kathryne S

Series 63

Mahtomedi, MN

Equity Services, inc.

Kathryne Stuempert is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Equity Services since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she has operated an Amway distributorship since 1984 and participates in a local business networking group. 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 employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms and frequently employs third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Brian B

Series 63

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Brian Buglino is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 31 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including National Life Group and MML Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent selling fixed insurance products through United Financial Alliance. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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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. (ESI Financial Advisors) in West Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also serves as a broker agent for National Life Insurance Company and Wealthbridge Financial Group. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Angelo B

Series 66

Hauppauge, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Angelo Buonomo is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and has operated his own CPA practice focused on personal income tax preparation since 2010. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios to combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Michael F

ChFC®, Series 66

Montpelier, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Fletcher is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has been with Equity Services since 2010. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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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. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Life Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a treasurer for a homeowners association and is a board member and boys’ field coordinator for a lacrosse league. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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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. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group since 2014. Bianculli is also involved as a licensed sales agent for Integrated Financial Concepts LLC, where he sells property and casualty, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a combination of third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Brandon G

Series 63, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Equity Services, inc.

Brandon Grimm is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equity Services in 2025, he worked for Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for ten years. He is also the managing director of Hudnall Capital Advisors, an insurance-related business. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios with a combination of long-term strategies and options for shorter-term trading.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Homer G

Series 63, Series 65

Roanoke, VA

Equity Services, inc.

Homer Garrison Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and National Life Group. He is also involved with several business ventures, including insurance agency work and tax preparation services. Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Michael A

Series 66

Clearfield, PA

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Adams is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm combines long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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