Esi Financial Advisors
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Overview
Esi Financial Advisors operates as a financial advisory company based in Montpelier, Vermont. Esi Financial Advisors manages $1.9 billion in assets over 11,317 client accounts, placing it among the largest firms in the United States by assets under management (AUM). It has a large group, including 420 financial advisors. Esi Financial Advisors does not act as a registered broker-dealer, signifying that the advisor is not able to buy and sell securities for its own accounts as well as its clients' and instead has to go through a broker-dealer firm to do so. Securities are defined as tradable financial assets such as equities, options and bonds.
Esi Financial Advisors administers 2,354 of the firm's client assets in a discretionary manner. Discretionary management means that transaction choices for the client's account are made by a portfolio manager without needing the client's consent. The firm also administers 8,963 non-discretionary accounts with a total of $1.3 billion in AUM. The company's typical account size is $164,964. An average financial advisor at Esi Financial Advisors oversees about 27 client accounts, placing it towards the middle in terms of personalization.
The firm's central office is at One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 5604. It is registered to provide services to clients throughout 46 U.S. states and territories.
Assets Under Management
Number of Advisors
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Office Location
Esi Financial Advisors by the Numbers
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$1.9 billion
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440
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11,317
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$165.0 thousand
Products and Services
Esi Financial Advisors provides a number of services, which can include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and educational seminars. In the past financial year, it provided financial planning services to 251-500 of its clients. The firm is engaged in selling products or offering services other than investment advisory services to its customers. Esi Financial Advisors is affiliated with one or more other companies in the financial services industry, including with an accountant or accounting firm, lawyer or law firm and insurance company or agency.
Core Advisor Services
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Offered by 31% of firms
Financial Planning Services
This is the process of planning for your financial future, including for events such as retirement, your child's college education or estate succession.
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Offered by 46% of firms
Portfolio Management
This is the selection and management of an investment mix and portfolio strategy for individuals and small businesses.
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Market Timing Services
This is the practice of attempting to make short-term profits on investments by buying low and selling high.
Other Services
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Offered by 20% of firms
Selection of Other Advisors
This is the firm's assistance with choosing other advisors to work with who may have different specialties.
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Publication of Periodicals
This is the publication of various financial education materials.
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Offered by 6% of firms
Educational Seminars/Workshops
This is the hosting of seminars or workshops to educate investors on financial concepts.
Fee Structure
Financial management fees usually depend on the type of financial services provided. Fee types billed by Esi Financial Advisors can consist of the following fee structures: asset-based, hourly, fixed or commission-based. Esi Financial Advisors does participate in a wrap fee program, in which the company offers a service bundle for a comprehensive fee.
Available
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Offered by 69% of firms
Percentage of Assets
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Offered by 21% of firms
Hourly
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Offered by 1% of firms
Commissions
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Offered by 32% of firms
Fixed
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Types of Clients
The firm manages money for a broad range of clients. It provides services to retail investors, high net worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations and corporations. Out of its 11,317 customers, Esi Financial Advisors's biggest client group by number of accounts is retail investors, though it also serves 2,575 high-net-worth individuals. A high-net-worth individual is defined by the SEC as an individual who has at least $750,000 under management or a net worth of at least $1.50 million or who counts as a "qualified purchaser" (a standard met by having at least $5 million in investments). None of the firm's customers are from outside of the U.S.
- High-Net-Worth Individuals* - 22.75%
- Other Individuals - 74.31%
- Corporations - 2.89%
- Charitable Organizations - 0.04%
* The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a high-net-worth individual as someone who has at least $750,000 under management.
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Disclosures
Esi Financial Advisors does not have any disclosures.
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