Christopher Layden is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an insurance broker with Community Connections WV LLC. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and integrated lending options.

Kathy Hay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Her prior experience includes roles at Hillside Advisors and varying tenures at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. She serves as a trustee at Franklin and Marshall College and is a session member at Wyoming Presbyterian Church. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part 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 tailored client solutions including discretionary management, model‑based strategies, financial planning, and access to proprietary and third‑party advisory programs.

Geoffrey Hoff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life, based in Beachwood, OH, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2010 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2009. Hoff serves on the advisory board for Lake Catholic. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform, combining proprietary and third-party solutions tailored to client needs.

Ivan Mercer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with both firms since 2015. Mercer serves on the Board of Directors for the Whitney Ranch Community Association in Rocklin, CA. 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, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Alexander Singelyn is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and began his career at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, he was affiliated with the University of California, Davis, and involved with UC Davis Women's Beach Volleyball. 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 advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and incorporates various proprietary and third-party platforms.

Adam Lane is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance in the past year, with prior roles including positions at San Diego County Credit Union and Thinkwise Credit Union. Before entering the financial sector, he spent over a decade at Twin Peaks Auto Service. 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 provides a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Nisha Brushaber is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Strategic Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Youth Entertainment Sports Inc., a non-investment-related endeavor. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized client solutions through a mix of advisor-led management, model-based strategies, and access to insurance and alternative investments.

Ryan Bachman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. He previously served eight years in the United States Army and is also a member of the New York National Guard. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services and acts as power of attorney for his wife. He works with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, which provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment management through proprietary and third-party platforms, combining discretionary and model-based strategies.

Winston Stearns is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including his current roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches line dance at the Elks Lodge through 805 Line Dancers. 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 customized financial planning and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies.

Nicholas Brehmer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Churchill Management and TD Ameritrade. His current tenure with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities began in 2025. 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, with access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and integrated lending options.

Brian Palkowitsh is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His previous roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Nancy Paul Company. Palkowitsh is involved in community service as a board member and treasurer of the Rotary Club of Ft Lauderdale/Cypress Creek. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part 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 advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and a digital advisory solution, with access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.

Peter Foster is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in term life insurance sales and manages a vacation timeshare rental business. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary, 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 combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Lee Fortenberry is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Gettysburg, PA. He has an extensive background including nearly three decades at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct professor at Shippensburg University, a leadership coach, and works as a golf course starter. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with tailored client relationships and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Buna Cumbie II is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Guardian Life in Columbia, MD, with 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliate since 1987. Occasionally, he also sells insurance policies with companies outside of Guardian on an as-needed basis. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 proprietary and third-party investment solutions, including a digital advisory platform.

Gregory Eckl is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he leads an annual battlefield tour in Gettysburg and serves as a board member for Siena University’s Board of Advisors. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides both brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions combining discretionary management with model-based strategies, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Sara Letourneau is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at The Bulfinch Group, CareLink RI, and Woodard & Clark Tax & Wealth Advisors. Sara is involved with ASH/Innovative Underwriters in a limited capacity. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides 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.

Nathan Lopes is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities during his career. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and a range of integrated lending and alternative investment options.

Ramon Brown is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at US Consulting Group and AGI Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ramon is involved in real property appraisal. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning and consulting solutions tailored to client needs.

Timothy Garcia is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a range of proprietary and third-party programs.

Sandra Handler is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Guardian Life and five years at Park Avenue Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in an insurance-related activity separate from Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities, 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 offers a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, tailored to client needs and supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.