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Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Guardian Life

Total advisors

1,910

Across 507 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, is a dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a mix of proprietary and third‑party investment advisory programs.

Advisory relationships can be discretionary or non‑discretionary and use model portfolios provided by in‑house managers, Envestnet, or third‑party strategists; VestWise™ is the firm’s lower‑fee hybrid digital advisory solution that uses Franklin Advisers models and AdvisorEngine technology. Park Avenue typically clears through Pershing, bills asset‑based advisory fees on program accounts, and offers tailored services via IARs including subscription financial planning and ERISA 3(38) plan management options.

Noteworthy features in the ADV that may differ from many peers include the firm’s insurer ownership and the prevalence of IARs who also sell Guardian insurance products, the use of the Dreyfus Insured Deposit Bank Sweep as a default cash sweep (with distributor payments to the firm), access to Fiscalyze (an agent‑owned business‑consulting tool with override compensation), and a parent‑company economic relationship with Hamilton Lane warrants; the brochure discloses these arrangements and other revenue‑sharing practices and also summarizes prior SEC/FINRA enforcement matters related to mutual‑fund share‑class disclosures.

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Expertise

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments

Based on Guardian Life

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Location

160 Gould Street, Suite 310

Needham MA 02494

Advisors at this office

64

Advisors at this office

Andrew A

CFP®, RICP®, Series 7, Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Andrew Altenbach is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Needham, MA. He works with clients for wealth management, income protection and advanced estate planning strategies. For business owners, Andrew helps owners retain and reward key employees and facilitate exit strategies. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Jonathan S

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Jonathan Sullivan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Needham, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance broker group specializing in group medical, dental, disability, and life coverage for small businesses. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary management and a hybrid digital advisory solution.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Andrew K

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Andrew Kehoe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and The Bullfinch Group. Outside of his advisory work, Kehoe has been involved in the hospitality industry and volunteers with the Association of Financial Educators, conducting workshops and seminars. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice solutions to implement investment strategies across various account types.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Thomas L

CFP®, Series 63

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Thomas Licciardello is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he spent over 30 years at Compass Securities Corporation. Licciardello also serves as principal of Licciardello Financial Services, an investment-related business he has operated since 1998. He is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage services and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Jenny H

Series 63, Series 65

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Jenny Hallstrom is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Needham, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, as well as The Bulfinch Group. She is also a commissioned Notary Public, supporting her team at The Bulfinch Group. 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 with brokerage, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Christopher M

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Christopher Mackey is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bulfinch Group and ThousandEeys, among other firms. He is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary models, and utilizes both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Nicholas P

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Nicholas Peters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Primerica Advisors and has previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Fallon Custom Homes, Group Design Build, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance business separate from Guardian. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a variety of account-level services.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Martin L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Martin Lowenthal is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. His other business activities include insurance services outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports various account-level features such as lending solutions and tax harvesting.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Bryce S

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Bryce Shaw is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Forge Financial, The Bulfinch Group, and Park Avenue Securities. Before entering the financial industry, he served in the U.S. Navy and worked in construction for several years. Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, incorporating both proprietary and third-party models.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Boris L

ChFC®, Series 63

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Boris Lokshin is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 31 years of industry experience, including longstanding roles at Berkshire Equity Sales, Inc. and Berkshire Life Insurance Company. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Mark P

ChFC®, Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Mark Poitras is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and business consulting. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Barry Z

Series 63, Series 65

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Barry Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 1995 and with Park Avenue Securities since 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in reselling partial season tickets for the Boston Red Sox. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory solution.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Brian M

Series 63, Series 65

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Brian McGrath is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, McGrath is a guest speaker for The Living Balance Sheet’s Foundations training sessions and is co-managing member of HUB Wealth Strategies, LLC., a marketing and business team entity. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs. The firm supports various account management approaches and provides additional services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Jake R

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Jake Rozhansky is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and involvement with sports organizations such as The Kraft Group (New England Revolution II) and several Israeli basketball teams. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Richard H

Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

Richard Howell is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors, where he has worked for 10 years. He also has experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company, each for 2 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he holds power of attorney for his spouse. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms and supports various account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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