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ESI Financial Advisors

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Firm-wide stats for ESI Financial Advisors

Total advisors

508

Across 161 offices

Clients per advisor

23 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$221,971 Very Low

HNW client ratio

26% High

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.

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Expertise

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

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Location

354 Mountain View Dr., Suite 200

Colchester VT 05446

Advisors at this office

15

Advisors at this office

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Caroline B

Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Caroline Boudreau is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at National Life Group and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is an agent servicing and selling fixed products for Maffe 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 offers multiple advisory platforms using both long-term strategies and options for shorter-term trading, combining broker-dealer activities with SEC-registered investment advisory services.

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

Series 65, Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Stephen Simmons is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and Simmons Financial Partners, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at People's Securities for nine years. Outside of advising, Simmons serves on the board of the Bennington Rescue Squad, where he provides oversight and guidance on budgeting and finances. 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 model portfolios with a mix 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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Trystan M

Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Trystan Maddalena is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at The Vermont Agency and Vermont Tent Company. Outside of his advisory duties, Maddalena coaches boys' hockey at Essex High School. 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Starr Barnum V is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equity Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he prepares tax returns for friends and family and teaches software training to other life insurance agents. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and frequently utilizes 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 M

Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Mccormick is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northfield Savings Bank, TD Bank, and Merchants Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Mccormick serves as a volunteer school board member for Rice Memorial High School and is a notary public. 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 utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third‑party asset managers, combining long-term and specialized investment strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Megan Hand is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Colchester, VT, where she has worked since 2020. She has seven years of experience with National Life Group from 2012 to 2019 and continues to be associated with them. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer finance committee member for Blessed Sacrament Parish and is secretary and board member for Stowe Youth Baseball. 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 through a range of advisory platforms and a network of investment adviser representatives.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Aaron Gaines is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services since 2022 and also holds a position at Landmark Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, Gaines is involved in his community as a member of the Greater Vergennes Rotary and coaches men's soccer for Addison United Soccer. Equity Services, Inc. (dba 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, utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines 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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Michael C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Castillo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. since 2003 and has also worked with National Life Group since 2001. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the board of a local homeless shelter and has leadership roles in Cub Scouts. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms combining long-term strategies with options for short-term trading and utilizes 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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Michelle L

PFS™, Series 63, Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Michelle Lawrence is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Ms. Lawrence has worked at National Life of Vermont and Equity Services since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and serves on the finance committee at Northwestern Medical Center, as well as the audit committee for Vermont Catholic Charities. 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 combines long-term investment strategies with third-party asset managers and model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Christopher Saras is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Equity Services and National Life Group since 2014. Outside of finance, he serves as a rugby referee with the New England Rugby Referees Society. 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, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and serves both discretionary and non-discretionary client needs.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

William Hinman Jr. is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equity Services since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, Hinman serves as vice president of The Vermont Agency Foundation, a nonprofit supporting local organizations for children. 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 and often utilizes 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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Jo Ann T

Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Jo Ann Thibault is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. in Colchester, VT, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equity Services since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Barnyard Farm Stand, a local vegetable growing and stand business. 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 and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term investment 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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Jason J

Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Jason Jeffers is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Colchester, VT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include National Life Group, LPL Financial, and People's United Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of J&S Wealth Advisors, a consulting business focused on non-financial services. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms using 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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Karina T

Series 63, Series 65

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Karina Tarte is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and prior work history spanning roles at National Life, M&T Bank, and the Fire & Ice Restaurant. 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, utilizing a network 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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Daniel S

PFS™, Series 66

Colchester, VT

Equity Services, inc.

Daniel Streeter is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license and has been with Equity Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting firm providing services to individuals and business owners and serves as president of several consulting and insurance advisory ventures. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms, including 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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