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Kayla M Puchko Stephenson

Advisor at Guardian Life — Johnstown, PA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

17 years

Location

Johnstown, PA 15901

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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

Kayla Puchko Stephenson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services from 2009 to 2021 before joining her current firms in 2021. She also operates Puchko Financial Associates, Inc., a related investment business. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to clients’ needs.

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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Johnstown, PA

515 Main Street

Johnstown PA 15901

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Pennsylvania

Work history

17 years of industry experience

Park Avenue securities

2021 - Present • 5 years

Johnstown, PA

Guardian life Insurance

2021 - Present • 5 years

Johnstown, PA

The O.N. Equity Sales Company

2009 - 2021 • 12 years

Cincinnati, OH

Ohio National Financial Services

2009 - 2021 • 12 years

Cincinnati, OH

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

Johnstown, PA

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Wealth management
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Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Patrick L

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Christian K

Series 66

Johnstown, PA

Atlas Private Wealth Advisors

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Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Paul C

PFS™, Series 63

Johnstown, PA

Atlas Private Wealth Advisors

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