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Brian S
Series 66
New York, NY
Guardian Life
Brian Sturdivant is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, and Morgan Stanley. 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 financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, combining advisor-led and model-based strategies with various operational and lending tools.
Austin E
Series 66
Thomasville, GA
Guardian Life
Austin England is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life and related entities since 2012 and at North Florida Financial from 2006 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% silent partner in a Jimmy John's sandwich franchise. Park Avenue Securities, 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 clients with access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and integrated lending options.
Michael P
CFP®, Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Guardian Life
Michael Petrone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of Petrone Brokerage LLC, a business created to support Guardian-related activities. Park Avenue Securities, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment advisory services through a combination of discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.
Michael D
Series 66
Medfield, MA
Guardian Life
Michael Difiore is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life since 2018, with a brief period at Park Avenue Securities in 2019-2020. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies with access to insurance products and alternative investments.
John W
Series 66
Atlanta, GA
Guardian Life
John Wells III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he worked at Statesboro Law Group for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he performs music in a band for compensation. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, offering tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.
William H
Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Guardian Life
William Hage is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company in various roles since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Hage serves on the boards of the Peninsula YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America San Diego Imperial Council, and is involved with local mentoring and Rotary Club leadership. 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 charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning, discretionary management, and a range of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.
Nicholas P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newton, PA
Guardian Life
Nicholas Panagiotakis is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life, having 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance, among others. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment management through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs and alternative investments.
Joseph D
Series 63, Series 65
Columbus, OH
Guardian Life
Joseph Davidson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Old Fort Banking Company. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.
Paul S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Naples, FL
Guardian Life
Paul Saks is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life. He has worked at Guardian Life and its affiliated entities since 2003, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and World Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sales and service of non-variable insurance and annuities. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides a mix of discretionary and model-based investment management, financial planning, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.
Gregory H
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Greenwood Village, CO
Guardian Life
Gregory Harris is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience, currently serving at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked at Guardian Life since 2008 and is based in Greenwood Village, CO. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an independent contractor selling insurance products outside of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment management through a combination of advisor-led discretionary strategies and model-based solutions.
Randall B
Series 63, Series 65
Murray, UT
Guardian Life
Randall Bills is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he plays keyboard in a local rock and roll band called The Flashback Brothers. Park Avenue Securities, 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 management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.
Trennon P
Series 63, Series 65
Gilbert, AZ
Guardian Life
Trennon Payne is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities for nine years before joining Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Payne also has experience as a broker for insurance products outside of Guardian. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, investment management, and consulting solutions through both advisor-led and model-based strategies.
Samuel F
Series 66
Jamestown, NY
Guardian Life
Samuel Fitch is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for New Creation Assembly of God and manages bookkeeping and payroll for Bunkys AJS Inc., a business he has been involved with since 1998. 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 integrated lending options.
Ian K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Guardian Life
Ian Kansky is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities since 2014, holding roles that span over a decade. Kansky is also engaged in public speaking focused on financial wellness advice. He serves clients through Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers access to a range of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.
Jerry H
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Myers, FL
Guardian Life
Jerry Hemmer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliate since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Hemmer is president of Jayden's Journey Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, and operates a boat charter business, HK Global Adventures, LLC. He is also an author of a children's Christmas book. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, ongoing consulting, and access to both proprietary and third‑party investment programs, with tailored client relationships supported by advisor‑led discretionary and model-based strategies.
Peter G
Series 63, Series 65
Charlotte, NC
Guardian Life
Peter Gebre is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and Voya Financial Partners. Gebre is based in Charlotte, NC. Guardian Life, through its 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 range of financial planning, consulting, and discretionary management solutions, combining proprietary and third-party investment platforms.
Tanya G
Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Guardian Life
Tanya Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing PURE VIBE LLC, where she oversees operations such as revenue projections and marketing strategy. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored client solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.
Ryan H
Series 66
Minnetonka, MN
Guardian Life
Ryan Hegarty is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Additionally, he is the director of employee benefits at Hegarty Consulting Group LLC, a role he has held since 2017. 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 combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.
Richard S
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Incline Village, NV
Guardian Life
Richard Sedway is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he spent significant time at Sedway Financial and Park Avenue Securities. He is also associated with TahoeKidsGuide, a non-investment-related activity. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending solutions.
Ryan K
Series 66, Series 65
Cedar Falls, IA
Guardian Life
Ryan Kriener is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Thrivent Investment Management for one year. He serves as a board member of the College Hill Partnership in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Park Avenue Securities, 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 advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies and offers tailored client solutions including financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.
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