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Mario M

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

Guardian Life

Mario Melidona is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and MassMutual. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Melidona Physical Therapy, a physical therapy practice. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. 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 insurance and alternative investment products.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Wesley B

Series 66

Boise, ID

Guardian Life

Wesley Brinkman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Ameritas Advisory Services and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Brinkman serves as Co-Chair of the Firewise Committee for The Columbia Village Subdivision. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Joseph S

Series 63, Series 65

Costa Mesa, CA

Guardian Life

Joseph Silla is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Costa Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and MassMutual. He also provides clients with insurance products such as long-term care, income annuities, disability, and life insurance outside of Guardian. 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 proprietary wrap programs, third-party advisory solutions, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Fateh S

Series 63, Series 65

Middleton, MA

Guardian Life

Fateh Sokkar is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in group insurance activities with Principal. Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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, consulting, and educational services, including access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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James C

Series 63, Series 66

King of Prussia, PA

Guardian Life

James Cox is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Equitable Advisors and Financial West Group. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Arts Community of Easton as Treasurer, volunteers with Animal Defenders of Greater Lehigh Valley, and co-manages a personal art sale website with his daughter. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. 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 investment solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Donald C

Series 63, Series 66

Quakertown, PA

Guardian Life

Donald Connors is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience and has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2011. Connors owns LifePoint Financial LLC, an entity set up to receive residual commissions on life and disability insurance. 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 through proprietary and third-party platforms, along with access to insurance and alternative investment products.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Christopher R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Florham Park, NJ

Guardian Life

Christopher Ransom is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance production outside of Guardian. 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 offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Li L

Series 66

New York, NY

Guardian Life

Li Li is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, based in New York, NY, with one year of experience in the industry. Prior to entering financial services, Li worked at AT&T for 22 years. Li also serves as an adjunct professor at New York University. 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 blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Jay R

Series 63, Series 65

Milton, FL

Guardian Life

Jay Rinehart is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and New York Life. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Securities LLC, where Jay is based, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm blends advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to a range of proprietary and third-party solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Michael O

Series 63, Series 65

Melville, NY

Guardian Life

Michael O’Sullivan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2008 and Park Avenue Securities since 2012. Outside of securities, he is a licensed notary public in Suffolk County, New York. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment management solutions, including advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform, with tailored client services that include financial planning and ongoing consulting.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Samuel R

Series 63, Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Guardian Life

Samuel Renken is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Park Avenue Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Hambidge Center, which offers residencies and workshops in arts and crafts. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a mix of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, offering tailored client solutions through proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Gregory G

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Guardian Life

Gregory George is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in offering insurance products beyond Guardian Life and works with business owners to introduce them to LS Benefits for planning purposes. 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. 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.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Daniel J

Series 66

Hunt Valley, MD

Guardian Life

Daniel Jemibewon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life, bringing one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Amazon, Citigroup, Google, and Procter & Gamble. Outside of finance, he is involved in life coaching on a part-time basis. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, including proprietary programs and third-party platforms, to deliver tailored financial planning and investment solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Charbel G

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Guardian Life

Charbel Ghaby is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked in various roles since 2021. Outside his advisory work, Ghaby serves as treasurer of the nonprofit Mountain Ave. Committed to Kids and as board member and CFO of The Hummingbird Project. 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 delivers a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Ryan W

Series 66

Pittsburgh, PA

Guardian Life

Ryan Wirth is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a board member of Envision Blind Sports and serves as a trustee on the board of directors for the Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. 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, 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 and consulting solutions tailored to client needs.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Michael S

Series 66

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Michael Schwartz is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including extensive work at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also the single member of Schwartz Planning Group, LLC, an active business separate from his work at Guardian Life. 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 tailored client relationships combining advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Thomas G

Series 63, Series 65

El Paso, TX

Guardian Life

Thomas Goldfarb is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in El Paso, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2000. Outside his advisory role, he serves as president of the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center and holds several trust protector and estate co-executor roles. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers both 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 access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Joshua B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

Guardian Life

Joshua Brown is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life in Scottsdale, AZ. He has held roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he consults with retail and e-commerce merchants through Lighthouse Payments LLC. 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Hector R

CFP®, Series 63

New York, NY

Guardian Life

Hector Rivera is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at both Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and Park Avenue Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Hector writes articles on financial planning. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, 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 integrated lending solutions.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Zachary D

Series 66

Beachwood, OH

Guardian Life

Zachary Dahmen is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2021. Prior to that, he was associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Lifetime Financial Growth. 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 offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary programs and third-party platforms, with tailored client relationships and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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