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Adam V Billups

Advisor at Guardian Life — Lithonia, GA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

14 years

Location

Lithonia, GA

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Guardian Life

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,911

Across 509 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Adam Billups is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2023. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Client services

Based on Guardian Life

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Guardian Life

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Guardian Life

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

Demographic focus

Based on Guardian Life

Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees generally range from $500 to $25,000 per agreement; subscription-based financial planning maximum annual fee of $25,000; business consulting or education services up to $30,000.

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: 2.05% $500,000 - $999,999.99: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999.99: 1.95% $2,000,000+: 1.90%

Commissions

Commissions are charged on transaction-based brokerage accounts; ticket charges include $10 per transaction in certain programs.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $100/hour to $500/hour.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based financial planning and business consulting services charged annual fees paid monthly or quarterly, up to $25,000 to $30,000 per year.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000

Location

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Lithonia, GA

Lithonia GA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

14 years of industry experience

Guardian Life

2024 - Present • 2 years

Lithonia, GA

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2024 - Present • 2 years

Lithonia, GA

Unemployed

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association

2018 - 2023 • 5 years

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

2010 - 2023 • 13 years

Atlanta, GA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 63, Series 65, Series 7

Atlanta, GA

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Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 63, Series 65, Series 7

Atlanta, GA

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Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Charitable giving tax strategies Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner
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Robert J

Series 63, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Lucas M

Series 65

Avondale Estates, GA

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Passive / index investing
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Justin C

Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

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Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Life insurance needs analysis
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Robert F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lilburn, GA

Fordham Financial Services, Inc.

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General tax planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management
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