Southfield, MI Office

Sandra Scolari is a CFP® professional affiliated with Guardian Life, with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Guardian Life entities since 2010 and has been associated with Park Avenue Securities for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of Raise Your Game, a non-investment-related business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Robert Runco is a financial advisor with Guardian Life based in Southfield, Michigan. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Lifetime Financial Growth. Prior to his advisory career, he attended the University of Michigan. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary programs and third-party platforms, with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Gregory Kreiner is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Great Lakes Financial Network in health and life insurance sales. He works with Park Avenue Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Adam Gordon is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities. His prior experience includes nearly a decade with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Picasso Distribution, LLC, a company selling electronic oral vaporizers to wholesalers. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm integrates advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.

Timothy Schafer is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a high school football coach. 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 provides a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Dustin Leslie is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Amplify Group LLC, dedicating significant time to this non-investment business. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting through advisor-led management combined with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Kevin Filthaut is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Southfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory platforms.

Bryndon Skelton is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2007. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates The Foundry Financial, LLC as his personal practice. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, 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 programs, third-party solutions, and integrated lending options.

Steven Romanowski is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in brokerage services for life and disability insurance through MassMutual. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses with brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning and consulting, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Brad Kreiner is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience and is currently associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His prior roles include positions at Sigma Planning Corporation, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Signator Investors, Inc. He is also an adjunct professor teaching CFP classes at Oakland University. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, providing tailored client relationships and access to a range of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jamie Marcos is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry in 2026. He previously worked for Kaufman Insurance and Financial Group, LLC from 2011 to 2026. 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 combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning and consulting services tailored by its investment adviser representatives.

Kelsey Whelan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Bowser Fitness, LLC. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers 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 provides access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and insurance products through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

Aaron McDonald is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2007 and Park Avenue Securities since 2019. 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 range of financial planning, consulting, and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and proprietary platforms.