The Guardian Network

Advanced planning solutions

Tools, knowledge and programs to help you take your practice to the next level.

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You have plans for the growth of your practice. We will help you along the way with the tools, programs and personal support you need to reach your goals.

The Business Resource Center (BRC)

The BRC is founded on knowledge, strategy, and innovation. We strive for excellence every day and in every interaction so we can provide you and your clients with custom-tailored planning solutions for their business and personal needs. Our team of experienced professionals are highly trained and knowledgeable in all areas of advanced business, individual and wealth transfer planning with a wide range of specialities.

Our tools

The BRC and Guardian provide you access to the tools you need to do the job including:

  • Guardian Momentum™ —   A step-by-step system that provides tools for every stage of the sales cycle
  • GPS Advanced Illustration Support
  • AMO/BIO third party tool
  • Business Valuation Calculator

Our relationships

The BRC only partners with high quality resources. We offer you relationships with some of the best names in the advanced planning field.

Our programs and services

We’re here to help you and your clients, by making the complex simple and providing top-notch case consultation and design services. The following are just a few of the things we can do for you:

  • Buy-Sell Review Program
  • BizEquity Valuation
  • Business Owner Life Program

Wealth Steps®

Wealth Steps® is a financial wellness program available exclusively through Guardian’s proprietary sales system, The Living Balance Sheet®. The step-by-step approach of Wealth Steps teaches participants the simple logic and order of financial decision-making that will guide them toward a solid financial future.

Benefits to you:

  • Door opener with Business Owners, Associations and Corporate Decision-makers
  • Segue into individual planning conversations
  • Provides excellent cross-sell opportunities

The Wealth Steps platform provides easy access to prospecting and presentation material, training and activity tracking.

Innovative Underwriters

Innovative Underwriters, (IU) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® with nearly 50 years in the industry as a Brokerage General Agency committed to helping insurance producers serve their clients. When business can’t be offered through Guardian, turn to Innovative Underwriters. IU provides access to a robust suite of non-proprietary products from a diverse set of over 25 top-rated carriers. Our knowledge and experience helps you compete in today’s challenging market environment.  Our dedicated teams are committed to providing you with guidance through each case –  regardless of size - every step of the way.

Innovative Underwriters operates with an extensive pool of experience:

  • 75+ years sales experience across multiple carriers
  • 50 years of true underwriting experience
  • Building relationships for half a century
  • 100 years of service experience

We provide personalized attention to you and take care of the heavy lifting, freeing up more time for you to spend with clients.

The Guardian Network® is a network of independent agencies offering the full suite of proprietary Guardian products along with those of other top rated carriers.

Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America®

Securities products offered through Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), member FINRA, SIPC. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY.

The Living Balance Sheet®(LBS) and the LBS logo are service marks of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY.

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Pub6955-D (10/20)
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