West Des Moines, IA Office

Michael Hartwig is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches business management software including QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite and serves as a condo association board member. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, alongside a digital advisory solution and integrated lending options.

Aaron Brinks is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in West Des Moines, IA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a part owner in a storage rental business and operates an equipment purchase and leasing company. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment management solutions, financial planning, and consulting services, leveraging both proprietary and third-party platforms to tailor client relationships.

Jamie Langbein is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Jamie has worked with these firms since 2019 and previously held roles at Iron Horse Wealth Management and Legacy Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, Jamie serves as an independent contractor representing Kemper Health’s home health care product. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm delivers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions, supported by proprietary platforms and select third-party providers.