Mitchell Mancusi is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, as well as non-financial positions at Dairy Queen and the Oregon School District. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jared Schumacker is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Alpha Baking. Outside of advising, he manages a hotel valet service and works as a delivery driver. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, nonprofit organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Keith Voogd is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2019 and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Dominus Nerd Shop LLC, selling collectibles primarily through eBay, and has served as an executor and power of attorney in personal estate matters. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services. The firm employs a variety of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and provides financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and other wealth management services.

Jason Waugh is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Madison, WI. His background includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Co of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities Inc. He occasionally sells non-Guardian insurance-related products outside of his primary advisory duties. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and fee-based advisory services along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jarod Von Behren is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Guardian Life in Madison, WI, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a high school football coach and is involved with the NARI of Madison. Guardian Life’s affiliated firm, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides a range of financial services including brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services using in-house, Envestnet, and third-party model portfolios.

Emily Fowler is a financial advisor at Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mariners Inn and the Deforest School District. Park Avenue Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

John Nolle is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he was a student for 17 years. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.

Christopher Jelenc is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2014 and at Guardian Life Insurance since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Waunakee Chamber of Commerce. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supporting various account-level features such as lending solutions and tax-harvesting.

David Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, offering life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuity products. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and supports various account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Mark Smith is a CFP® certificant with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2007. He is also an officer and owner of Third Coast Advisors, Inc., a company holding a General Agency contract with Guardian. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Christopher Strommen is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at both firms since 2017 and previously held positions at the University of Wisconsin and its affiliated hospitals. He is also engaged in outside fixed insurance sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs.

Janel Kalish is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., Nan M. Zimdars, Inc., Investacorp Inc., and Klaas Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she creates stained glass art, with some pieces featured in fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity, and serves as Vice President on the board of the Greater Madison Area SHRM. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Benjamin Johnson 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 since 2026 and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual and in the Beloit School District. Johnson is also affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides financial planning, brokerage services, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Leonard Hornung is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Madison, WI, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a behavioral assessment and team-building business consulting firm. Primerica Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and retirement planning. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms to implement its investment strategies.

Dominic Johnson 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 Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual. Johnson serves as a board member of Life Center Church and Spedidit Enterprises. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Michael Strohl is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Marine Corps and roles at Loomis Armored US, Third Coast Advisors, and the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.