Melville, NY Broadhollow Road Office

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ESI Financial Advisors

Enterprise

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

225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 301

Melville NY 11747

Advisors at this office

8

Advisors at this office

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Thomas G

Series 66

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Thomas Gape is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at National Life Group, Mass Mutual, and Schuberts II Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also engaged as an insurance agent. 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, frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Dominick Citera is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services and National Life Group since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Citera serves on the board of directors for the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, a car club that organizes shows and events. Equity Services, Inc. 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 investment 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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Valerie G

Series 66

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Valerie Giannotti is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including National Life Group, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an insurance agent with Wealthbridge Financial. 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, frequently 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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Mark R

Series 63

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Mark Raffa is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Metlife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a defensive driver instructor with the Empire Safety Council and advises on college funding seminars. 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 utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, blending 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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Kyle S

Series 66

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Kyle Sanger is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including National Life Group and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he maintains involvement with Solar Dad and Sons, a business he has been connected to for over ten years. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a range of clients including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, utilizing third-party asset managers and combines 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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William C

Series 63

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

William Cheshire Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at National Life Group and Equity Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, including health, dental, 401(k), and property and casualty insurance. 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 uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for short-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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John F

Series 63

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

John Falco is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance sales. 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-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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Eric W

Series 63, Series 66

Melville, NY

Equity Services, inc.

Eric Wolfe is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, New York Life Insurance Co, and NYLife Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing director and head of training at Wealthbridge Financial, where he is involved in recruiting, developing, and training agents. 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, 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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