Advisory Solutions

2026 Kick Off with Alex David and ESI Leadership Team

Join us to kick off 2026 and meet our new leader, Alex David! After an incredible 2025, we’re ready to kick off 2026 even…

Mallorie ManoshDecember 22, 2025

Advisory Solutions Firm Update

Illuminations Advisory Fee Payments: 5 Things to Know

Q1 2026 | Envestnet → FMAX Transition As we prepare to transition the Illuminations advisory platform from Envestnet to FMAX in Q1 2026, we…

Mallorie ManoshDecember 22, 2025

Advisory Solutions

Year End Commission Cycle Cutoff

Important Dates: The ESI Commission Cycle will close early the week of Christmas, on Monday December 22nd. Payroll deposits for that cycle will occur…

Mallorie ManoshDecember 11, 2025

Advisory Solutions Firm Update Strategic Partners Technology

Illuminations Is Evolving — Get Ready for Better Pricing, Better Support

Big enhancements are coming in January. Here’s how to prepare. In today’s competitive environment, your advisory platform should do more than support your practice—it…

Mallorie ManoshDecember 9, 2025

Advisory Solutions

Game Plan for Year-End RMD Success

As we head into the fourth quarter, it’s easy to get caught up in the season’s blitz — between year-end activity and the ongoing…

Mallorie ManoshNovember 10, 2025

Advisory Solutions

Updated ESI Advertising Guidelines are here!

The Advertising Guidance team (“AGT”) is excited to provide you with guidelines to navigate advertising compliance. These guidelines provide you with the tools you…

Beth KnoxOctober 22, 2025

Advisory Solutions

Advisory Fee Payments Coming Soon

Here are a few reminders regarding upcoming advisory fee payments from Illuminations and our Direct Money Managers: Quarterly Advisory fees are typically billed to…

Beth KnoxOctober 1, 2025

Advisory Solutions Technology

New Intelligent Search Feature Now Available Within Investigo

We’re excited to share new search functionality within Investigo, designed to make navigation even more efficient. Introducing: Intelligent Assistant (IA) Search This powerful new…

Beth KnoxSeptember 29, 2025

Advisory Solutions Training

Webinar: State-Mandated Retirement Plan Opportunity

Webinar - ESI & Partner Vestwell: State-Mandated Retirement Plan Opportunity Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 2:00 PM ET Register Here Please join ESI and 401k…

Beth KnoxSeptember 24, 2025

Advisory Solutions Product Training

ESI Meet the Strategists Series: Russell Investments

ESI Meet the Strategists Series: Russell Investments Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 2:30 PM Eastern Time Register Here Join us for another engaging installment of…

Beth KnoxAugust 27, 2025

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