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Jeffrey P Benowitz

Advisor at Guardian Life — Paramus, NJ

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

32 years

Location

Paramus, NJ 07652

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Guardian Life

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,910

Across 510 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Jeffrey Benowitz is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, WJB Financial Services, and Guardian Life since the mid-1990s. He is also involved in insurance activities outside of Guardian, including life and disability insurance from other companies. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships, including a hybrid digital advisory solution and tailored services.

Client services

Based on Guardian Life

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

Expertise

Based on Guardian Life

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Based on Guardian Life

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning, consulting, business exit consulting generally $500 to $30,000.

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: 2.05% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select Program maximum client fee) $500,000 - $999,999.99: 2.00% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select Program maximum client fee) $1,000,000 - $1,999,999.99: 1.95% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select Program maximum client fee) $2,000,000+: 1.90% (Park Avenue Portfolio Select Program maximum client fee)

Commissions

Brokerage commissions on transaction-based accounts; ticket charges $10 per transaction for Park Avenue Portfolio Select.

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting generally $100 to $500 per hour.

Subscriptions

Subscription-Based Financial Planning fees up to $25,000 per agreement annually; Subscription-Based Business Financial Consulting fees up to $30,000 annually or per engagement.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 (VestWise minimum), $10,000 (most Park Avenue Proprietary Programs minimums, including Park Avenue Portfolio Select [closed to new investors], Park Avenue Signature Portfolio, Foundations, Quantitative Innovations, Park Avenue Strategist Select and Plus, UMA Select) Minimum fee: Annual Platform Fee minimum $90 per household for Park Avenue Proprietary Programs other than VestWise. Fee-only: Advisory and financial planning fees negotiated; financial planning fees range generally $100/hour to $500/hour or flat fees $500 to $25,000; subscription plans up to $25,000 annually.

Location

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Paramus, NJ

52 Forest Ave

Paramus NJ 07652

Advisors at this office

42

Most active in

Arizona · California · Connecticut · Florida · Massachusetts · Michigan · Nevada · New Jersey · New York · Ohio · Rhode Island

Work history

32 years of industry experience

Park Ave SEC

2002 - Present • 24 years

Paramus, NJ

WJB Financial Services

1998 - Present • 28 years

Leonia, NJ

Guardian Life Ins Co (CFS)

1996 - Present • 30 years

Paramus, NJ

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Business activities & affiliations

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Cyrus E

Series 65

Glen Ridge, NJ

Eslami & Co. Wealth Management, LLC

Cyrus Eslami is the principal of Eslami & Co. Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Glen Ridge, NJ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Betterment for several years and is actively involved as a founding engineer at Warmer, a company developing AI-powered software to streamline financial advisor workflows. Additionally, he conducts independent development of automated and semi-automated mid-frequency trading strategies in US futures markets. Eslami & Co. Wealth Management provides fee-only investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diversified asset-allocation strategy using ETFs, mutual funds, and targeted alternative exposures, integrating quantitative elements and tax-aware overlay strategies for select clients. The principal's background in technology and systematic trading is reflected in the firm's approach and independent trading activities.

Tax-loss harvesting Income planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance

Robert T

CFP®, Series 7, Series 63

Saddlebrook, NJ

Stirlingshire Investments

Robert Troyano is a CFP® with over 33 years of experience in financial advisory and accounting. He is currently with Stirlingshire Investments and has held prior roles at Grove Point Investments, RMT Wealth Management, H. Beck, and Edwards & Troyano. In addition to his advisory work, he owns an accounting practice and is involved in life and health insurance sales. Stirlingshire Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and various entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes multiple methods of analysis and offers a broad range of investment types, including model strategies available through the Advyzon marketplace.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Roth conversion strategy
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Daniel D

Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, Series 24

New York, NY

Stirlingshire Investments

Daniel Drahos is a financial advisor with Stirlingshire Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Monmouth Capital Management, Worden Capital Management LLC, and Aegis Capital Corp. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory, and offers access to various investment types such as mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, private placements, and alternative vehicles.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Michael C

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Stirlingshire Investments

Michael Collesano is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a legal background as the president of Michael Collesano LLM PC, a New York State licensed attorney and real estate broker. He also owns NYC Property Expo Inc., a Manhattan residential real estate brokerage. Stirlingshire Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities across both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth segments. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, offering a range of investment types and model strategies through its Advyzon marketplace.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Annuities HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Retired Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

Zachary Z

Series 63, Series 66, AIF®, Series 7, Series 24

New York, NY

Rosefinch Investment Advisors

I am a seasoned financial advisor with over 18 years of experience in helping clients achieve their financial aspirations. My interest in financial planning was inspired by witnessing the effects of the financial crisis on my family. My upbringing, alongside a profoundly disabled brother, instilled in me a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to assisting those in need. These formative experiences have shaped my dedication to guiding individuals through complex financial challenges with precision and care. A graduate of the University at Albany (SUNY), I have built a thriving practice focused on personalized service and innovative solutions. My approach emphasizes risk management, portfolio diversification, and long-term financial security, empowering clients to confidently navigate today's ever-changing financial landscape. I hold several industry licenses and designations, including Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 exams, Licensed Insurance Agent, and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®). I live in Long Island, New York, with my wife, two children, and dog. Securities offered through Simplicity Investments. Member FINRA/SIPC, 475 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901, (303) 797-9080. Rosefinch Investment Advisors, Inc. is not affiliated with Simplicity

Wealth management General retirement planning Income planning Annuities Early retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Oil & Gas Executive Biotech Professional Expats Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Connor S

Series 66

New York, NY

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL Llc

Connor Smith is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022, he worked at the University of Notre Dame and The Pingry School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through an integrated platform that includes affiliated trust and insurance entities.

Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Professional Athlete Young Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Gen Z (Born 1996-2010)
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