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Joseph M Sciabica

Advisor at Guardian Life — Beacon, NY

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Beacon, NY 12508

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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

Joseph Sciabica is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has held roles since 1999. Outside of his advisory practice, Sciabica teaches the LBS Fundamental curriculum to Guardian financial representatives and coordinates volunteer activities for the Regis High School alumni association. 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 advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies through proprietary programs and third-party platforms, combining financial planning, consulting, and access to various 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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Beacon, NY

6 Eliza Street, Suite 13

Beacon NY 12508

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Connecticut · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Kentucky · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Virginia

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Park Avenue securities

2024 - Present • 2 years

New Windsor, NY

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2024 - Present • 2 years

New Windsor, NY

Park Avenue securities

2023 - Present • 3 years

Beacon, NY

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2023 - Present • 3 years

Beacon, NY

Park Avenue securities

2000 - 2023 • 23 years

New York, NY

The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America

1999 - 2023 • 24 years

New York, NY

Disclosures

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