Peter Essele, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA
Senior Vice President, Head of Advisory Solutions
As the leader of the Advisory Solutions Department, Peter champions the delivery of investment solutions, platform capabilities, and strategic guidance designed to help advisors build and grow their practices. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and client service, he works closely with advisors and partners to understand evolving business needs and translate them into actionable, high-quality solutions.
Under his leadership, the team is focused on delivering thoughtful investment recommendations, enhancing the advisor experience, and providing strategic resources that support advisors in navigating an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.
He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, as well as FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 53, and 66 securities registrations. Peter graduated from Union College with a BS in Economics.
Brian Brelinsky, CPWA®
Director, Advisory Solutions
Brian joined Commonwealth, a trade name of LPL, in October 2005. As a director on the Advisory Solutions team, Brian provides leadership and direction to a team of consultants who partner closely with advisors to understand their unique business goals, preferences, and challenges. Through a consultative approach, Brian and his team provide strategic guidance on advisory platform and managed account options, helping advisors identify solutions that align with their practices and support their evolving business needs.
A Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designee, Brian brings more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, and 66 securities registrations. Brian graduated from SUNY Oswego with a BA in psychology and earned his MBA from the University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management.
Collin Proehl
Platform Manager, Advisory Solutions
Collin joined Commonwealth, a trade name of LPL, in 2017. As a platform manager, he works closely with advisors in a consultative capacity, helping them evaluate and implement investment solutions aligned with their unique business goals, client needs, and growth objectives. He specializes in developing customized UMA (Unified Managed Account) solutions for high-net-worth clients, helping advisors build diversified portfolios that reflect their investment philosophy while incorporating sophisticated approaches designed to address the distinct needs of an evolving client base. Collin also closely tracks innovation and key developments across the investment industry, continually deepening his expertise in specialized investment strategies and product structures, including option overlay strategies and direct indexing.
Collin graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations.
John Dorff, AIF®, ChFC®
Senior Consultant, Advisory Solutions
John joined Commonwealth, a trade name of LPL, in May 2012. As a senior consultant on the Advisory Solutions team, John takes a consultative, advisor-centric approach, partnering closely with advisors to understand their unique business goals, preferences, and challenges. He provides strategic guidance and thoughtful investment solutions tailored to each advisor’s practice, helping them identify opportunities, strengthen their businesses, and support their long-term growth.
John graduated from Bryant University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, concentrating in finance and economics. He holds FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, and 66 securities registrations and has earned the ChFC® and AIF® designations.
Mike Callahan
Senior Consultant, Advisory Solutions
Mike joined Commonwealth, a trade name of LPL, in March 2013. As a senior consultant on the Advisory Solutions team, Mike takes a consultative approach to partnering with advisors, working closely with them to understand their unique business goals, preferences, and challenges. He provides strategic guidance and thoughtful investment solutions designed to help advisors strengthen and grow their businesses, with particular expertise in the pricing and valuation of advisor practices, fee structures, and the economics of advisory businesses.
Mike graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a bachelor’s degree in business finance.
Kyle Pallanck
Consultant, Advisory Solutions
Kyle brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented perspective to his role as a consultant on the Advisory Solutions team. He works closely with advisors to gain a deep understanding of their businesses, client needs, and growth objectives, providing guidance and investment solutions tailored to their individual practices. Kyle is particularly well-versed in specialized investment strategies and product types, including option overlay strategies and direct indexing, and helps advisors evaluate how these solutions can be effectively incorporated into their businesses to address evolving client needs and create opportunities for growth.
Kyle joined Commonwealth, a trade name of LPL, in September 2016 as a compliance administrator. He earned a degree in finance with a minor in accounting from Roger Williams University and holds FINRA Series 7 securities registration.