Beth Knox – Equity Services, Inc

Product

Important Notice from Touchstone Investments

Touchstone Fund Merger The Touchstone International Growth Fund will merge into Touchstone Sands Capital International Growth Equity Fund. Please view these two documents for…

Beth KnoxApril 15, 2025

Best Practices Compliance & Licensing

Now Available – Qualified Plan Rollover Education Form

ESI Operations Field Notice 2025-08 Qualified Plan Rollover Education Form Update To streamline your experience, we’ve combined the Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Education…

Beth KnoxApril 15, 2025

Product

From “Advisors Asset Management” (AAM): The Upside of Downside Protection

From "Advisors Asset Management" (AAM): "WHY DOWNSIDE PROTECTION? Market declines are an inevitable part of investing and the primary reason many investors seek downside…

Beth KnoxApril 15, 2025

Firm Update Operations

Early Closure in Recognition of Good Friday – April 18, 2025

In recognition of Good Friday, Equity Services, Inc. will be closing early on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Eastern Time. Please…

Beth KnoxApril 15, 2025

Compliance & Licensing

Field Notice 2025-07 Accounts Related to Marijuana & Psychedelic Businesses & Persons

Equity Services Inc. (ESI) is issuing guidance on handling accounts associated with Marijuana or Psychedelic Related Businesses (MRBs), and Marijuana or Psychedelic Related Persons…

Beth KnoxApril 1, 2025

Technology

Corebridge Financial Now Approved for eSignature

ESI is continuously working with our top vendors to discuss eSignature acceptance. As a result of these conversations, effective immediately, Corebridge Financial is now…

Beth KnoxApril 1, 2025

Product

Empower Retire Complete – Now Available in both Fee and Commission-Based Options

Empower Retire Complete 401k platform is now available for fee-based and commission-based compensation options. Retire Complete is a turn-key 401k platform that may be…

Beth KnoxApril 1, 2025

Operations

2024 IRA Contribution Deadline Reminder

The deadline for making 2024 IRA contributions is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. However, residents of Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17, 2025, due…

Beth KnoxApril 1, 2025

Prospecting & Marketing

The Wait is Over: Snappy Kraken Now an Approved Marketing Partner

We’re Expanding Your Marketing Toolkit! We’re thrilled to announce Snappy Kraken as an approved complete marketing system for ESI reps and advisors. Snappy Kraken…

Beth KnoxMarch 19, 2025

Advisory Solutions Training

Are You Leading with Planning? Join the Envestnet Webinar April 1st!

Upcoming Webinar ESI Partner Envestnet: Leading with Planning April 1, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time Register Here Join us for an insightful session on…

Beth KnoxMarch 18, 2025