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Darren B. Gutshall

GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
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CRD#: 2872682
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Professional summary


Darren Bradley Gutshall is a registered financial advisor currently at GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Darren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Darren has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS POSITION: representative NATURE: insurance sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/09/2017 ADDRESS: 5000 RITTER RD, STE 202, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, United States DESCRIPTION: producer GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS POSITION: registered rep NATURE: Guardian Asset Advisors INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 150 START DATE: 10/09/2017 ADDRESS: 5000 RITTER RD, STE 202, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, United States DESCRIPTION: investment advisory services DARREN GUTSHALL POSITION: owner NATURE: Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/09/2017 ADDRESS: 5000 Ritter Rd,, Suite 202, Mechanicsburg PA 17055, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales Guardian Asset Advisors, LLC dba

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 8, 2007 - Present

GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5000 Ritter Rd Ste 202, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
RIA
CRD#: 144958
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Current

June 14, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 5000 Ritter Rd Ste. 202, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

October 9, 2017 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

October 8, 2001 - October 11, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

October 8, 2001 - October 11, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

April 18, 1997 - October 15, 2001

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
GA
GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC
GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS LLC | SENTINEL INTEGRATED PLANNING | SECURITIES AMERICA | MARRAZZO & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL GROUP | GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 144958 / SEC#: 801-120536

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2021 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2021 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arkansas
(6/14/2024)
RR
Florida
(6/14/2024)
RR
Maryland
(6/14/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(6/14/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(6/14/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(6/14/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/14/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/18/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/14/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/11/2025)
RR
Texas
(6/14/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GA
GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC
GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS LLC | SENTINEL INTEGRATED PLANNING | SECURITIES AMERICA | MARRAZZO & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL GROUP | GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 144958 / SEC#: 801-120536

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2021 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
5000 Ritter Rd Suite 202, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Mailing Address
Phone number
(717) 691-3003
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GAA - ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,322
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 245,593,025

Red Flags


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Company Information


GUARDIAN ASSET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 144958Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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