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Samuel Jeffrey Davis

Advisor at Guardian Life — Pooler, GA

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

44 years

Location

Pooler, GA

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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

Samuel Davis is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with the designations ChFC® and Series 63, and 44 years of experience in the industry. He has been affiliated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1981 and currently works with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling various insurance products with companies other than Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides tailored client solutions including financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

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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Pooler, GA

Pooler GA

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Alabama · Georgia · South Carolina

Work history

44 years of industry experience

Park Avenue securities

2024 - Present • 2 years

Pooler, GA

Guardian life Insurance Company

2024 - Present • 2 years

Pooler, GA

Guardian Life

1999 - Present • 27 years

Atlanta, GA

Guardian life Insurance Company

1981 - Present • 45 years

Atlanta, GA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Richard W

Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

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General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

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Wealth management
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Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management
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CFP®

Savannah, GA

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General retirement planning Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Brett L

Series 65

Savannah, GA

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Annuities
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Andrew V

CFA®, Series 63

Savannah, GA

VDB Wealth

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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