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Alex David

30 Years of Experience
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Alex David is a registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Montpelier, VT, with 30 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 12,116 clients with $2.5B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
535 advisors
Number of Clients
12,116 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$202K average
Assets Under Management
$2.5B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K

ESI Financial Advisors offers investment management through various programs. Fees vary depending on the program chosen and can include platform fees, strategist fees, and service fees.

ESI Illuminations programs charge a platform fee between 0.26% and 0.45% annually, plus strategist fees (0.02%-1.00%) and EFA's service fee (0-2.00%).

American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services have tiered fees, up to 1.00% annually on the first $1M, decreasing to 0.35% on amounts over $10M.

AssetMark fees are negotiated with the advisor, not to exceed 1.5% annually.

SEI fees are also negotiated, not to exceed 1.75% annually, plus a 0.05% administrative fee.

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Location

One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT, 05604

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
March 2021
Other Business Activities

Alex serves on the advisory board for Essential Edge Compliance Outsourcing Services, LLC, offering advice to the CEO and executive staff. This activity requires minimal time and is not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Esi Financial Advisors
December 2025 - Present · 4 mos
Equity Services, INC.Broker
December 2025 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
February 2024 - December 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2024 - December 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC
March 2021 - February 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Stifel Independent Advisors, LLCBroker
March 2021 - February 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Century Securities Associates INC
March 2021 - March 2021 · 0 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCBroker
July 2008 - April 2021 · 12 yrs 9 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC
June 2008 - April 2021 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Lord Abbett Distributor LLCBroker
September 2001 - March 2007 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Federated Securities CORP.Broker
August 1998 - July 2001 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Lord, Abbett & CO. LLC
January 1997 - March 2007 · 10 yrs 2 mos
Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, INC.Broker
June 1996 - July 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Essex National Securities, INC.Broker
February 1996 - June 1996 · 4 mos
Fn Investment CenterBroker
April 1995 - February 1996 · 10 mos
Fahnestock & CO., INC.Broker
September 1994 - April 1995 · 7 mos
Gruntal & CO. IncorporatedBroker
September 1994 - September 1994 · 0 mos
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
November 1993 - August 1994 · 9 mos
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
November 1993 - August 1994 · 9 mos
State Registrations1 state
VT
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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