The people behind
your plan.
A small Bentonville team where you always know who you're calling — and the person who answers already knows your plan.
Tony Hansmann
PresidentAfter witnessing a family member's retirement devastated by dishonesty and poor planning from a trusted advisor, Tony was inspired to pursue a career in financial services — a pivotal experience that still drives him today. As Guardian Financial's Investment Adviser Representative and owner, Tony specializes in comprehensive tax-efficient planning strategies, advanced estate and legacy planning, and wealth preservation for high-net-worth families. He works closely with clients to structure portfolios and strategies designed around minimizing tax exposure across income, investment, and estate transitions — helping ensure that what clients have built is protected and passed on with intention. For Tony, financial planning isn't just about growing wealth; it's about safeguarding a family's legacy from the very risks that shaped his own path into this industry.
Brady Hansmann
AssociateBrady is a licensed insurance professional at Guardian Financial, where he helps clients plan for their financial futures and serves as a trusted resource for insurance guidance. He also assists with market and portfolio-related research under the supervision of Tony Hansmann, the firm's Investment Adviser Representative and owner. Outside the office, he's excited to put his flying expertise toward Angel Flight, which provides free air transport for people needing medical care.
Lauren
Client Services SpecialistLauren is the first voice you'll hear when you call and the person who keeps your accounts moving. She manages client paperwork, applications, and withdrawal requests from start to finish, and is a dependable point of contact for any service need. By handling the details that fall outside an advisor's role, Lauren lets our advisors stay focused on your plan, and makes sure every request is handled promptly and with care.
Gina
Operations CoordinatorGina oversees the back-office workflows that keep every client relationship running smoothly. She tracks open tasks, follows up on outstanding paperwork, and monitors each process from start to finish, so nothing stalls between the first meeting and the final signature. Her attention to detail and steady follow-through are a big part of why our clients can count on things getting done right and on time.
1401 SE Walton Blvd., Suite 201Bentonville, AR 72712
The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Arkansas and Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Advisory services are offered by Guardian Financial, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Arkansas. Insurance products and services are offered through Guardian Financial Advisors and Associates, LLC, an affiliated company.
The firm is a registered investment adviser with the state of Arkansas and Missouri, and may only transact business with residents of those states, or residents of other states where otherwise legally permitted subject to exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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