ESI Financial Advisors
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$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
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Fixed fees for single financial plans, generally not exceeding $15,000, typically up to $1,200 advance payment limit without agreement
$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
Earns commissions on sales of securities and insurance products as broker-dealer
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
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
See officeOne National Life Drive
Montpelier VT 05604
Advisors at this office
13
Offices (162)
Red Bank, NJ
200 Schulz Drive Suite 125, Red Bank, NJ 07701
36 advisors
Hauppauge, NY
410 Motor Parkway 2nd Floor, Hauppauge, NY 11788
33 advisors
Chicago, IL N. Franklin St
1 N. Franklin St Ste 3450, Chicago, IL 60606
27 advisors
Roanoke, VA
4401 Starkey Roa D Po Drawer 21209, Roanoke, VA 24018
25 advisors
Latham, NY
421 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
22 advisors
Most active in
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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
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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