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Billy J Gaskins

Advisor at Guardian Life — Macon, GA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

17 years

Location

Macon, GA 31204

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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

Billy Gaskins is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Macon, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2009 and has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Gaskins Wealth Management as a separate business activity. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. 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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Macon, GA

3725 Vineville Avenue

Macon GA 31204

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Louisiana · Mississippi · Ohio · South Carolina · Virginia · West Virginia

Work history

17 years of industry experience

Park Avenue Securities

2018 - Present • 8 years

Atlanta, GA

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2018 - Present • 8 years

Atlanta, GA

Guardian Life

2009 - Present • 17 years

Macon, GA

Guardian Life Insurance Co of America

2009 - Present • 17 years

Macon, GA

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