Quick Facts
Revenue, growth and (for ranks 1–15) rep and asset figures: Financial Planning IBD Elite 2026, self-reported by firms. Other figures as noted.
About Park Avenue Securities (Guardian)
Park Avenue Securities is the wholly owned broker-dealer and RIA of Guardian Life, a mutual insurer founded in 1860. It distributes through Guardian's agency system and clears through Pershing.
Services Offered
PAS offers mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life insurance, 401(k) plans and investment advisory services to retail and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations and businesses.
Leadership
Marianne Caswell (listed as chief executive by Financial Planning); parent The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.
Park Avenue Securities (Guardian) in the News
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Aug. 2026
PAS moved up to No. 11 in Financial Planning's IBD Elite 2026 ranking, from No. 13 the prior year.
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Recent
PAS launched a dedicated high-net-worth group to expand its holistic wealth service.
Source: InvestmentNews
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