Madison, WI Office

Mitchell Mancusi is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Mancusi worked for the Oregon School District and has been involved with Dairy Queen since 2018. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary 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 tailored financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Jared Schumacker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, based in Madison, WI. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Alpha Baking prior to entering the financial sector. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a delivery driver and serves as Director of Media Relations for a local SHRM chapter. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning, discretionary management, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Keith Voogd is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience and has been with Guardian Life since 2018 and Park Avenue Securities since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Dominus Nerd Shop LLC, selling collectibles primarily through eBay, and works as a delivery driver for Door Dash. 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, along with a range of financial planning, consulting, and educational services.

Jason Waugh is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities LLC. He has held roles at MetLife Securities Inc and Mass Mutual Investors Services during his career. He occasionally sells non-Guardian fixed insurance products outside of his advisory work. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, providing 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 products and alternative investments.

Jarod Von Behren is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2017, following four years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school football and participates in the NARI of Madison. Guardian Life operates through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Emily Fowler is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience and has worked at both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory roles, she has prior experience with Mariners Inn and in education at UW-Whitewater and the Deforest School District. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offering both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christopher Jelenc is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2014. Jelenc serves on the Board of Directors for the Waunakee Chamber of Commerce. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

David Richards is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Madison, WI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 20 years of industry experience. Richards has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian since 2008. He also sells insurance products, including life, disability income, and long-term care insurance, through carriers outside of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management combined with model-based strategies, as well as access to proprietary and third-party advisory programs and a digital advisory solution.

Mark Smith is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2007, following a year at Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd. Mark is also an officer and owner of Third Coast Advisors, Inc., which holds a General Agency contract with Guardian. 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 provides tailored financial planning and advisory solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs, alternative investments, and a variety of integrated lending and consulting services.

Christopher Strommen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Madison, WI, where he has worked since 2017. His background includes roles at the University of Wisconsin and its affiliated schools. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in outside fixed insurance sales. 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.

Janel Kalish is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2019, and previously held roles at Securities America, Investacorp, Klaas Financial, and Nan M. Zimdars, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she creates stained glass art, with some pieces featured in Habitat for Humanity fundraisers, and serves as Vice President and Board Member of the Greater Madison Area SHRM. 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 tailored client solutions, including access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has been employed at UW Whitewater since 2022 and previously worked with the Beloit School District. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Leonard Hornung is a ChFC® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Guardian Life since 2011. He is based in Madison, WI, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a behavioral assessment and team building consulting business. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—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 advisory solutions.

Dominic Johnson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Madison, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Life Center Church and Spedidit Enterprises. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, 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 proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Strohl is a financial advisor with Guardian Life holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including time at Third Coast Advisors, and serves clients from Madison, WI. His prior work includes service in the United States Marine Corps and roles at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Loomis Armored US. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and 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 insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.