Scot Karr is a CFP® professional with over 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His career includes long-term roles at both firms, dating back to 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Whippoorwill Ridge Homeowners Association. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Esther Park is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 28 years of industry experience and has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved as a support person for another securities representative. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, 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, with a broad range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

Kevin Filthaut is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory platforms.

Scott Kaplan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Rye Brook, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2010 and has been affiliated with Westchester Advisory Group since 2001. Kaplan serves on the BlackRock Models Advisory Council and advises Lancaster Systematic Inc. and the Tristate Capital Private Bank Client Advisory Board. 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 offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with tailored client relationships that include financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Wayne Barber II is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at both firms since 2018 and 2019, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Barber serves as a track and field jump coach. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through both advisor-led and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Matthew Sawicki is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has six years of experience at both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life, and previously worked for ten years in the Floral Park-Bellerose School District. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Brenda Karczag is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her career includes long-term tenure at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. She is also involved in outside insurance sales. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies and providing access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Charles Fischesser is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2004 and previously worked at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides life, long-term care, and disability insurance products when Guardian's offerings are not suitable. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary and model-based investment management through proprietary and third-party platforms, alongside financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Ryan Schulte is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience currently with Guardian Life. He has been associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities for multiple years throughout his career. Outside of advisory services, he serves as an adjunct professor of finance and writes articles for various publications. 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 range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Francesca Engel is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has held roles at several firms, including Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and Planning Alliance. 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 a range of financial planning, consulting, and advisory solutions tailored to client needs.

Kevin Manning is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked in various capacities since 2005. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts and acts as an executor for an estate. Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Kerry Williams is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, Kerry worked at Chase Bank and held positions at Panera Bread and Stony Brook University. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned 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 a range of financial planning, consulting, and digital advisory solutions tailored to client needs.

Allison Swantkowski is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Between 2020 and 2024, she was a stay-at-home mom. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company, 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, consulting, and investment management solutions tailored to client needs, including discretionary and model-based strategies.

Benjamin Nichols is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life since 2014 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2012 to 2014. Nichols is also licensed to place outside insurance business through Crump. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Bryan Nakamoto is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Spectrum Wealth Management, LLC, the latter of which he owns. Nakamoto is also licensed as a real estate sales person in Honolulu, HI. 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and proprietary and third-party platforms.

Matthew Vanmaanen is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling health insurance and holds a Power of Attorney for his spouse. Matthew is affiliated with Park Avenue Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Guardian Life that provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm offers customized client solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Elise Casey is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. She began her industry career in 2025 following her studies at Trinity College. Prior to entering financial services, she was involved with Student Avon for six years. 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 range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory platforms.

Bryndon Skelton is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2007. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates The Foundry Financial, LLC as his personal practice. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and integrated lending options.

Joseph Prendergast is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Certified Financial Services. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Frank Milito is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Milito dedicates a portion of his time to selling insurance products beyond those offered by Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, offering tailored financial planning and access to proprietary and third-party solutions.