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Kory Sean Pippin

Advisor at Guardian Life — Magnolia, TX

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

24 years

Location

Magnolia, TX

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Guardian Life

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,908

Across 510 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Kory Pippin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has held roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, IMG Financial Group, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns EP3 Insurance Group LLC, which offers property and casualty insurance products. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and provides a range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

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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Magnolia, TX

Magnolia TX

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Colorado · Iowa · New Mexico · Texas

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2024 - Present • 2 years

Addison, TX

Park Avenue Securities

2024 - Present • 2 years

Addison, TX

Park Avenue Securities

2024 - Present • 2 years

Magnolia, TX

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2024 - Present • 2 years

Magnolia, TX

Park Avenue Securities

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

The Woodlands, TX

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

The Woodlands, TX

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Addison, TX

Guardian Life Insurance Co of America

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Addison, TX

KORY SEAN PIPPIN/TDA Financial Services Insurance

2008 - Present • 18 years

Houston, TX

IMG Financial Group

2002 - 2018 • 16 years

Houston, TX

Securian Financial Services, Inc.

2002 - 2018 • 16 years

St Paul, MN

Minnesota Life Insurance Co

2002 - 2018 • 16 years

St Paul, MN

Disclosures

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Magnolia, TX

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Series 66

Magnolia, TX

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Series 65

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