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Esther B. Latham

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CRD#: 4812002
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Esther Bernadette Latham, who also goes by Esther Bernadette Eddy, Esther Bernadette Keaton, was a registered financial professional .

Esther is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Esther had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Esther Bernadette Eddy | Esther Bernadette Keaton

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
*APOGEE FINANCIAL PARTNERS,1050 CROWN POINTE PARKWAY,STE1700,ATLANTA,GA,30338,ONGOING,INV REL,INS AGENT,DURING TRD HRS/50%*EL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC DBA FINANCIAL PARTNERS CONSULTING GROUP,302 HAVEN CIRCLE,DOUGLASVILLE,GA,30135,05/12/23,ONGOING,INV REL,OWNER,PROSPECTING PLANNING ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING FINANCIAL AND/OR MEDICARE HEALTH SEMINARS AND EVENTS,NOT DURING TRD HRS/0%.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

December 8, 2023 - December 31, 2024

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
Past

December 7, 2023 - December 31, 2024

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
Past

May 11, 2021 - January 10, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

April 17, 2021 - January 7, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

January 29, 2016 - March 25, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MARIETTA, GA
Past

January 28, 2016 - March 25, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MARIETTA, GA
Past

April 27, 2015 - January 25, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 19, 2015 - January 25, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 24, 2012 - March 20, 2015

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
Past

April 20, 2012 - March 20, 2015

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
DOUGLASVILLE, GA
Past

June 26, 2006 - April 9, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 18, 2006 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 18, 2006 - April 9, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 6, 2005 - January 10, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - January 10, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

April 14, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

April 14, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 7, 2005 - February 14, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 7, 2005 - February 14, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 15, 2004 - February 14, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LOMBARD, IL
Past

October 15, 2004 - November 8, 2004

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
WESTMONT, IL
Past

September 9, 2004 - November 8, 2004

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
360 DEGREE PANORAMIC WEALTHVIEW | FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL | ESI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265 / SEC#: 801-41722, 8-14286

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/1992 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/14/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
360 DEGREE PANORAMIC WEALTHVIEW | FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL | ESI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265 / SEC#: 801-41722, 8-14286

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/1992 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604
Mailing Address
One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604
Phone number
(800) 344-7437
Established
Vermont since 10/07/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
470

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ESI FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 (FMAX) (9/4/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NLV FINANCIAL CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
ASSADI, MEHRANDIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD5270638
AZARSHAHI, ATAOLLAHPRESIDENT & CEO7270581
COTTON, ROBERT EARLDIRECTOR3085405
DUNNE, REBECCA NASSARDIRECTOR3236752
FRANKLIN, ROBERTSVP, COMPLIANCE & CCO3213051
FRAZEE, MATTHEWDIRECTOR5979281
KEENAN, JOHN FRANCISSVP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT2222699
KUCINSKAS, ERIC KEITHVP, FINOP & TREASURER6072823
MCKENNY, IAN ANDREWVP, CHIEF COUNSEL & SECRETARY5352951
PALMER, REBECCACHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7320153
TEESE, GREGORY DWIGHTSVP, OPERATIONS, COO2135269

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,116
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,451,252,093

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration2
Bond1

Red Flags


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Company Information


EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

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