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Christopher L
Series 63, Series 65
Elk Grove, CA
Guardian Life
Christopher Lema is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2009 and has been with Park Avenue Securities since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Lema owns a Martinizing Dry Cleaning franchise and serves as treasurer of the California Cleaners Association, reflecting involvement in business operations beyond finance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party solutions, alongside integrated insurance and alternative investment products.
Jay B
Series 63, Series 65
Lancaster, PA
Guardian Life
Jay Bauer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and First Financial Group since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in K & B Deck Building, Inc., a non-investment-related business. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, alongside access to insurance products and alternative investments.
Ariel L
Series 66
Greenville, SC
Guardian Life
Ariel Lee is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Before joining these firms, Ariel worked at Edward Jones and has experience in the automotive industry from Vic Bailey Ford Lincoln. Outside of advisory work, Ariel serves on the boards of The Shepherd's Center of Spartanburg and the Upstate Senior Network, and participates as an advisory board member for Focal AI. 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 a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supporting client relationships with tailored financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.
George L
Series 66
Columbus, OH
Guardian Life
George Lehmann IV is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2012, as well as previous experience with New England Securities and Stifel. He also sells outside insurance products. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory platforms.
Bryce S
Series 66
Needham, MA
Guardian Life
Bryce Shaw is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Forge Financial, and The Bulfinch Group, as well as service in the U.S. Navy. Prior to his finance career, he worked in construction for nine years. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services delivered through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.
Richard M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Milton, FL
Guardian Life
Richard Mccool is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliate Park Avenue Securities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Locklin Lake and is a member of the Historic Preservation Board in Milton, Florida. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.
Zachary N
Series 66
Murray, UT
Guardian Life
Zachary Nielson is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services. Nielson is involved in insurance products outside of Guardian Life that account for more than 10% of his annual compensation. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides both brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.
Paul R
Series 63, Series 65
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Guardian Life
Paul Russotto is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with both firms across multiple periods since 2013. Outside of his advisory roles, Russotto serves as President of Matawan LeTip, a non-investment-related organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and a range of consulting and financial planning services.
Shane R
Series 63, Series 66
Little Silver, NJ
Guardian Life
Shane Rogers is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively within Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2011, with additional tenure at Park Avenue Securities. Rogers also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.
James A
Series 63, Series 65
Roslyn, NY
Guardian Life
James Amodeo is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Prior to his current roles, he also spent time at Northeast Financial Network and Loyola University Maryland. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending solutions.
George K
Series 63, Series 66
Cincinnati, OH
Guardian Life
George Kavalauskas is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with both firms since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Rebecca Group, an insurance sales business focusing on term and whole life insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, serves individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses with brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.
Warren H
ChFC®, Series 66
Rio Rancho, NM
Guardian Life
Warren Hoppe is a financial advisor with Guardian Life holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license, with 48 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 1999, alongside managing his own business since 1993. His work includes insurance sales in life, health, disability, and long-term care. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.
Genie T
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Charlotte, NC
Guardian Life
Genie Theimer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She has 44 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and 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 combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers tailored client relationships alongside access to proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and integrated lending options.
Melanie W
Series 66
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Guardian Life
Melanie Werling is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 17 years of industry experience, including long-term roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Additionally, she is a commissioned Notary Public. She is affiliated with Park Avenue Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Guardian Life that serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services alongside access to insurance products and alternative investments.
Logan F
Series 66
Silver Bay, MN
Guardian Life
Logan Fischer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company during his career. He is co-owner of a bowling alley and a fitness business with his wife and serves on the board of Best of the North Shore. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party solutions.
Travis W
Series 63, Series 65
Appleton, WI
Guardian Life
Travis Winder is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life since 2013 and Park Avenue Securities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a stewardship board member at Riverview Lutheran Church and School in Appleton, WI, and owns Road to Emmaus LLC, which manages office space. Park Avenue Securities operates as a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending solutions.
George M
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Memphis, TN
Guardian Life
George Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including over 25 years with both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He also operates Ashford Advisors Mid South, a Guardian General Agency based in Memphis, Tennessee. Park Avenue Securities, 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 combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers tailored client solutions including financial planning, subscription-based consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.
Jason W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Madison, WI
Guardian Life
Jason Waugh is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities LLC. He has held roles at MetLife Securities Inc and Mass Mutual Investors Services during his career. He occasionally sells non-Guardian fixed insurance products outside of his advisory work. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.
Michael H
Series 66
Bozeman, MT
Guardian Life
Michael Hixson is a financial advisor with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been associated with Guardian Life since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales independent of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.
Ambrose C
Series 63, Series 65
Wilmington, DE
Guardian Life
Ambrose Carr III is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2013. Carr serves on the board of Upland Country Day School, providing oversight for the school's management. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting, integrating advisor-led and model-based investment strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.
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