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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

4200 W Cypress Street, Suite 700

Tampa FL 33607

Advisors at this office

31

Advisors at this office

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Steven P

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Steven Parisi is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Westshore Financial and has experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Power of Attorney for a family member. 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, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party programs.

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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Kenneth C

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Kenneth Carmickle is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling insurance products outside of Guardian. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to 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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Christian G

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Christian Garrido is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company throughout his career. In addition to his advisory role, Garrido is also an author. 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 access to insurance products, alternative investments, and integrated lending options.

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 P

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Michael Palios is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-advisor for a church youth group. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management subsidiary 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 and alternative investment products.

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 H

CFP®, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

James Higginbotham III is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder at Westtown Church in Tampa, FL. 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 utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, providing tailored client solutions that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

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 H

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Robert Hudson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities since 2015 and Guardian Life since 2012. Hudson serves as Secretary of a BNI leadership team. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies, combining proprietary and third-party platforms, and delivers tailored client solutions including financial planning and consulting.

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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David D

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

David Duquette is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DHAPPS, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory solution, with tailored client services that also include 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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Therese Frances C

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Therese Frances Cutter is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Guardian Life or its affiliated companies since 1990. Cutter serves as Co-Chair of the Floridian Club, a community organization. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with tailored client relationships 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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Angelica R

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Angelica Rosenstein is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Bank prior to her current positions. She is based in Tampa, FL. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, 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 and digital 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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Cameron F

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Cameron Fiorello is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Westshore Financial Group, Florida Financial Advisors, and other companies outside the financial sector. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in buying and selling sports cards and premium sneakers. 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 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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Donald M

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Donald Marsee II is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and power of attorney for his parents' estate. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized financial planning and advisory solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies supported by 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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Bronson M

Series 66, Series 63

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Bronson Mehlman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Park Avenue Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service sector, including roles at Meat Market and Taste of Belgium. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, 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 model-based investment strategies delivered 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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Jacob B

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Jacob Bloch is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his career in financial services, he was involved with CR Fitness LLC for six years and served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. 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, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital 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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James T

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

James Talley III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, and Westshore Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Talley Capital, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, 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 offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and providing 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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Nicholas R

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Nicholas Richards is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and its affiliate Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at ServiceMaster DSI, Otis Elevator, Miller Real Estate, Publix, and attended the University of Florida. He serves as a BNI Mentor Coordinator in a volunteer capacity. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies delivered via 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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