ESI Financial Advisors (EFA)

In addition to being registered as a broker-dealer, ESI is also a federally registered investment adviser called ESI Financial Advisors (EFA). Acting through nearly 500 financial advisors, EFA provides access to platforms and sponsors that offer fee-based account management, including ESI Illuminations. ESI Illuminations, an advisory platform sponsored by ESI with over $700 million in managed assets, offers access to thirteen different portfolio models. The models can be funded with mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), stocks and bonds.

With fee-based products, EFA, its advisory representatives and third party managers are paid a fee for managing the assets of clients, differing from accounts or products that charge a transactional commission.

Financial Planning Services

ESI's Investment Advisory Representatives may also offer financial planning services to help clients determine and meet certain goals and objectives. Using specialized software, ESI advisory representatives can analyze your financial and investment position and help you identify needs and appropriate actions to take in seeking to achieve your stated goals.