Holmdel, NJ 101 Crawfords Corner Road Suite 2405 Office

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Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Guardian Life

Total advisors

1,911

Across 509 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides both brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. Its network of investment adviser representatives offers financial planning, subscription‑based and ongoing consulting, group financial education, and access to proprietary wrap programs as well as select third‑party advisory solutions.

The firm combines advisor‑led discretionary management with model‑based strategies delivered through proprietary programs and third‑party platforms, using Envestnet for overlay and administrative services and Pershing for custody and clearing; it also offers a digital advisory solution (VestWise) with model portfolios from Franklin Advisers. Client relationships are tailored by IARs who may implement discretionary or non‑discretionary mandates, coordinate ERISA‑related retirement plan services, and provide tax‑sensitive or subscription business planning and consulting support.

Noteworthy features disclosed in the brochure include an established connection with Guardian Life that provides access to insurance products and certain alternative investments, use of the iCapital alternative‑investment platform and a disclosed relationship involving Hamilton Lane warrants held by GLIC. The firm also highlights less common operational offerings — a vendor‑owned Fiscalyze business consulting tool used by some IARs, an array of integrated lending options (non‑purpose loans, SBLOCs, BNY Mellon credit and mortgage programs), and recent program changes such as closing its Foundations SM and Quantitative Innovations SM programs to new investors effective January 31, 2026.

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Expertise

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

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Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

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Location

101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 2405

Holmdel NJ 07733

Advisors at this office

16

Advisors at this office

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David P

ChFC®, Series 63

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

David Parsels is a ChFC® and Series 63 designated financial advisor with Guardian Life who has 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Northeast Planning Corporation since 2000. He also serves as a consultant providing marketing advice to Guardian Life Insurance Company. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and 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 tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, as well as 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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Peter J

CFP®, Series 63

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Peter Johnson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co, Folio Investments, and Morgan Stanley Distribution. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, nonprofits, and businesses. The firm offers personalized financial planning and investment management through proprietary and third-party platforms, with a range of operational and lending solutions integrated into its advisory 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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Steven B

Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Steven Barbesh is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Manning & Napier and AllianceBernstein. Outside of his advisory career, he has worked as a tax preparer and in various driving and food delivery roles. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm blends advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party solutions, including 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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Justin S

Series 66

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Justin Siracusa is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Northeast Financial Network. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the finance and operations manager for Babysitters R Us LLC, a babysitting services company based in Staten Island, NY. 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 offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies delivered 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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Robert N

ChFC®, Series 63

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Robert Niehoff is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including long tenure at Guardian Life since 1988 and current roles with both Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Niehoff occasionally sells non-Guardian insurance products. 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 through 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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Daniel A

Series 66

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Daniel Anerella Jr. is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, with roles at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, Northeast Financial Network, and Pace University. 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 combined with model-based strategies, proprietary wrap programs, 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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Arthur B

Series 63, Series 66

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Arthur Buisson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Howley Financial Group for eight years before joining Guardian Life in 2019. Buisson also acts as an insurance agent for clients when beneficial. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning, discretionary and model-based investment management, and 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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Christian D

Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Christian Dapolito is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. He serves as a board member of the Matawan Football Alumni Foundation and operates QB Sessions, LLC, a quarterback training camp. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, with tailored client solutions including financial planning 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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Brandon M

Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Brandon Meyers is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has worked with both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Youth Operations at Sportsplex at Metuchen. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a 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 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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James D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

James Dematteo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2006. Dematteo also operates JPD Financial, LLC, a business related to accounting and business income. 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 combined with discretionary management and model-based strategies through 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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Joseph F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Joseph Fitzgerald is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has held roles since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of The Fitzgerald Group LLC and engages in buying and selling collectibles such as comic books and video games. 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 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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Kelsey B

Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Kelsey Bornstein Murphy is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has prior experience with Park Avenue Securities and Paychex, and spent over a decade at Optimum Health Exercise Therapy. Murphy serves as president and board member of BNI First Class NJ, a non-investment-related networking group. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored by its network of advisors.

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 B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Thomas Bauman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities since 2013. Bauman also sells insurance products from companies other than Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, using both advisor-led and model-based strategies.

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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Jeffrey B

Series 63, Series 65

Holmdel, NJ

Guardian Life

Jeffrey Baumann is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Baumann participates in a networking group that meets to discuss business expansion strategies. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part of 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 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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