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Nicholas Panagiotakis

Advisor at Guardian Life — Newton, PA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Newton, PA

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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

Nicholas Panagiotakis is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life, having 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance, among others. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment management through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs and alternative investments.

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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Newton, PA

Newton PA

Advisors at this office

1

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Work history

23 years of industry experience

Park Avenue securities

2021 - Present • 5 years

Newton, PA

Guardian Life Insurance

2021 - Present • 5 years

Newton, PA

GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE CO of AMERICA

2015 - 2021 • 6 years

Staten Island, NY

Guardian Life

2015 - 2021 • 6 years

Staten Island, NY

International Planning Alliance

2008 - 2011 • 3 years

Fairfield, NJ

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2006 - 2008 • 2 years

NJ

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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