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Carl A Lutz

Advisor at Guardian Life — Punta Gorda, FL

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

27 years

Location

Punta Gorda, FL

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Guardian Life

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,911

Across 508 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Carl Lutz is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching through the Soul Purpose Institute and serves as a member of a condominium homeowners association board. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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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Punta Gorda, FL

Punta Gorda FL

Advisors at this office

1

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Work history

27 years of industry experience

Park Avenue Securities

2022 - Present • 4 years

Pittsford, NY

Guardian Life Insurance

2022 - Present • 4 years

Pittsford, NY

Park Avenue Securities

2022 - Present • 4 years

Punta Gorda, FL

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2022 - Present • 4 years

Punta Gorda, FL

Park Avenue Securities

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

Rochester, NY

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

Rochester, NY

Guardian Life Insurance Co of America

2008 - 2017 • 9 years

Pittsford, NY

Park Avenue Securities

2008 - 2017 • 9 years

Pittsford, NY

Disclosures

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Series 66

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Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Income planning Annuities Early retirement planning Approaching retirement
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CFP®

North Port, FL

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Deb M

CFP®, CPA

Punta Gorda, FL

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Family Business Founder/Business Owner Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Series 65

Port Charlotte, FL

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Series 63, Series 65

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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John B

Series 65

North Port, FL

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