ESI Financial Advisors

Broker-DealerFINRA Member
Total AUM
$2.8B
Discretionary
$1.1B
41% of AUM
Accounts
12,379
Employees
500
Advisory reps
765
Brokerage reps
470

Firm details

Headquarters
Montpelier, Vermont
CRD number
265
Registered since
July 9, 1992
Custodians
NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.
Fee structure
Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Commissions
Client types
  • Individuals51.59%
  • HNWI43.49%
  • Pension & Profit Sharing Plans3.35%
  • Corporations / Businesses1.52%
  • Charitable Organizations0.04%
Services
Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars / Workshops

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Overview

ESI Financial Advisors is a corporation that operates primarily as an insurance broker-dealer while also providing advisory services. The firm is registered with the SEC (registration year 1992). Ownership is split between a domestic entity and individual owners. Its client mix spans individuals and families as well as institutional investors. The business combines broker-dealer and insurance brokerage activities with fee-based advisory work. Fee arrangements include percentage-of-AUM billing alongside hourly and fixed fees, and the firm also accepts commissions consistent with its brokerage activities. Client-facing services listed on the firm’s filings include financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selection of other advisers, pension consulting services, and educational seminars. ESI notes active consideration of ESG factors when making investment decisions. ESI maintains industry relationships with other investment advisers, accounting firms, law firms, and insurance companies, and it performs selection and oversight of external managers rather than operating as a capital allocator itself.

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Asset composition

Asset composition: Exchange Traded Equities 52%, Public Funds/Mutual Funds 46%, State & Local Bonds 1%, Investment Grade Corp Bonds 1%52%
  • Exchange Traded Equities52%
  • Public Funds/Mutual Funds46%
  • State & Local Bonds1%
  • Investment Grade Corp Bonds1%

Owners & executives

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  • Dean Diamond

    Dean Diamond

    CEO & PresidentCRD 4431669

  • Garth Gherardini

    Garth Gherardini

    Chief Investment OfficerCRD 5942703

  • Richard Donado

    Richard Donado

    Chief Executive OfficerCRD 3184559

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Contacts

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  • Edward Degeneffe

    Edward Degeneffe

    Partner and Financial AdvisorCRD 5644451

  • Gary Mcmahon

    Gary Mcmahon

    Managing DirectorCRD 5648964

  • Samir Abdullah

    Samir Abdullah

    Senior Managing DirectorCRD 5654300

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Location

Primary office

Montpelier, VT

Washington

Location

Montpelier, VT

Headquartered in Montpelier, VT, anchoring the Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT metro in the Northeast.

Metro area
Burlington-South Burlington-Barre, VT
Region
Northeast
County
Washington
Address
1 National Life Dr
Time zone
ET (UTC-5)
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