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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

200 Schulz Drive, Suite 125

Red Bank NJ 07701

Advisors at this office

35

Advisors at this office

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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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Steven H

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Steven Horvath is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Hornor Townsend and Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Horvath is also the founder of Protection USA, a firm engaged in the sale and servicing of fixed insurance products. 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 offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizes 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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Nicholas P

CFP®, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Nicholas Pontilena is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Equity Services, Inc. since 2013. He is also affiliated with National Life Group and serves as an instructor teaching continuing education courses to insurance and SEC-licensed professionals. Pontilena is a member of the advisory board for the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. Equity Services, Inc., operating 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 that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, 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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James M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

James Muro is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group, where he has worked since 2013. Muro is involved with The Objective Room, a website used for marketing purposes that offers financial services, literacy, and education. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers to offer both long-term strategies and specialized investment options.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Joseph Scotti is a CFP® with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Equity Services, Inc. He has worked with National Life Group and Integrated Financial Concepts since 2015. Scotti is involved in educational initiatives related to pension and insurance topics, producing videos and providing guidance to professionals on retirement portfolios and pension planning. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a range of clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes 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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John F

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

John Flynn is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Insurance Co/Integrated Financial Concepts, LLC since 2015. Flynn is involved in educating public employees, including teachers, police, and firefighters, on retirement portfolio options and insurance products. 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 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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Anthony R

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Anthony Ringston is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equity Services since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in multiple insurance-related activities, including serving as a sales agent and director for several insurance and risk mitigation firms. 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 utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios to deliver both 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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Nicola R

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Nicola Riverso is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. since 2016. He is also affiliated with Integrated Financial Concepts, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Riverso is involved with nonprofit organizations focused on raising awareness for medical conditions, including serving on the board of a nonprofit and chairing a donations committee for another. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms with a mix of long-term and shorter-term investment strategies, leveraging 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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Matthew O

Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Matthew Oconnor is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Integrated Financial Concepts, SECOR Asset Management LP, and educational positions at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Academy for Information Technology. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Channel Marker Cafe and Teacher's Pension & Insurance Servicing. 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 employs multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary client assets.

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

ChFC®, Series 63

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Donald Brown is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including long tenures at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Brown serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and Team 94, a nonprofit focused on autism awareness, and he founded a resource organization for special needs planning. 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 offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for specialized instruments and trading, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

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

Series 63

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Margaret Antoniello is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 credential and over 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services and National Life Group since 2011. Antoniello is involved in nonprofit activities, including volunteering and committee work with the American Cancer Society and mentoring students at Saint Joseph’s University. 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, 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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Chirag S

Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Chirag Savalia is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services since 2016 and is also a founding partner and chief strategist at Afton Financial Group. Equity Services, Inc. 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 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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Justin P

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Justin Paine is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services and has been with Equity Services since 2017. Paine is also involved in providing health, life, and property & casualty insurance solutions through his own firm, DFP LLC, and serves as a broker and consultant for insurance products. Equity Services, Inc. offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers to implement primarily long-term investment strategies alongside 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 M

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Michael Marino is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at National Life Insurance Company and Equity Services, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, Marino is involved in educating professionals and municipal employees on retirement portfolios and insurance products through roles with several pension and insurance education organizations. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering various advisory platforms that include both discretionary and non-discretionary management, 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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Peter Z

Series 63, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Equity Services, inc.

Peter Zunno Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nomura Holding America, Nomura Securities International, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. He is also involved in the sale of life insurance, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and group insurance. Equity Services, Inc. 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 third-party asset managers, combining predominantly long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary client programs.

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