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David Bibicoff

Advisor at Guardian Life — Westport, CT Post Road East

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Westport, CT 06880

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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

David Bibicoff is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and its subsidiaries since 1996 and has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches life insurance agents monthly through Mission Driven Agent Coaching. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment management solutions, including advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

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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Westport, CT Post Road East

468 Post Road East

Westport CT 06825

Advisors at this office

1

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Work history

32 years of industry experience

Park Avenue securities

2021 - Present • 5 years

Westport, CT

Guardian Life Insurance

2021 - Present • 5 years

Westport, CT

Guardian Life

1999 - 2025 • 26 years

New York, NY

The Guardian Life Insurance Company

1996 - 2025 • 29 years

New York, NY

Disclosures

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Series 66

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Series 63, Series 65

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CFA®

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 65

Redding, CT

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Series 65

Westport, CT

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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