Dave Critelli: Equity Services Advisor Faced Annuity Complaint

A recent, denied investor complaint against Hauppage, New York financial advisor Dave Critelli (CRD# 2390899) alleged that he gave unsuitable advice. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Equity Services, having previously been registered with Cetera Investment Advisors and First Allied Securities.

Mr. Critelli’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in May 2025, it alleged that as a representative of Equity Services, he recommended an unsuitable investment strategy involving a variable annuity product. The complaint alleged damages of $98,500 and was denied by the firm.

A profile of Mr. Critelli on the website for Eastern Advisory Group, which offers securities and advisory services through Equity Services, states that he offers securities in New York. Another page on the website describes its client-centered philosophy. “We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow,” it explains. “Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and long-term goals… We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Dave Critelli holds 30 years of securities industry experience. Based in Hauppage, New York, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Equity Services since 2022. His past registrations include Cetera INvestment Advisers, First Allied Securities, Royal Alliance Associates, Vanderbilt Securities, Securities America, Prime Capital Services, and Royal Alliance Associates. His credentials include the passage of three securities industry qualifying exams: the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; and the Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination, or Series 6. He is licensed in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. (Information current as of June 19, 2025.)

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