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Christopher W Simmons

Advisor at Guardian Life — The Colony, TX

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

8 years

Location

The Colony, TX

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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

Christopher Simmons is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and AXA Advisors. Simmons is currently affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

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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The Colony, TX

The Colony TX

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York · Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Park Avenue Securities

2023 - Present • 3 years

The Colony, TX

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2023 - Present • 3 years

The Colony, TX

FP Solutions RI

2023 - 2023 • 1 year

Cranston, RI

Ameriprise Financial Services, INC

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

Richardson, TX

UnEmployed

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Plano, TX

Axa Advisors, LLC

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

New York, NY

UnEmployed

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Denton, TX

University of North Texas

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Denton, TX

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Bryan L

CFP®

Plano, TX

Strategic Financial Planning, Inc.

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General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management General tax planning Equity compensation tax strategy Self-Employed Doctor or Medical Professional Executive Consultant Sales Professional Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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John W

Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC

John Wessels is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Fusion Capital Management, Wessels Financial Services, Merrill, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also engaged in insurance life and annuity sales as an agent and owner. Fusion Investment Advisors (Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC) provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an open-architecture platform with a broad range of investment tools and employs both fundamental and technical analysis to implement tailored, actively managed investment strategies.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jordan M

Series 63, Series 65, CFP®, EA

Frisco, TX

Sagespring Wealth Partners

Jordan McFarland is a financial planner with SageSpring Wealth Partners in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses as well as the CFP® designation. Jordan is also an Enrolled Agent, permitted to practice before the IRS, and focuses on tax planning for business owners and founders. SageSpring Wealth Partners manages approximately $8.5 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a goals-based approach that incorporates asset allocation, ongoing monitoring, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Charitable giving tax strategies RSUs / ISOs / NSOs Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner

Madison L

Series 63, Series 66

Southlake, TX

Fidelity

Madison Loewes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. Her career at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant in 2023-2024, Team Leader for Investment Solutions in 2023, Team Leader for Client Services from 2022 to 2023, Help Desk Client Services Tier I from 2021 to 2022, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2020 to 2021. In her role, Madison partners closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized financial plans. She provides strategic guidance to help clients navigate and work towards their financial goals. Outside of work, Madison's interests include cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, being a foodie, golf, and traveling.

Wealth management General retirement planning Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting Financial Professional

Robert H

CFP®, Series 7, Series 66, Series 24

Grapevine, TX

Raymond James Financial

Robert Hrnicek is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients through tailored strategies and a broad affiliate network.

General retirement planning Roth conversion strategy Early retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Established Professionals Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Minab M

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Everglade Capital, LLC

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments Charitable giving & philanthropy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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