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George C. Klima
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
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CRD#: 1055479
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Professional summary
George C Klima, who also goes by George Clarence Klima, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. George has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
George Clarence Klima
Other business activities
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1. Insurance Sales Occasional non-Guardian insurance sales.. Start: 08/01/1960 Address: 222 Minnetonka Ave So. Wayzata, MN 55391 5 bus hrs per month Investment related 2. Nova Restaurant Group Nova Group owns 4 full service restaurants Start: 10/01/2005 Address: 5151 Edina Industrial Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 15 non bus hrs per month Investment related 3. Tavern 4 & 5 LLC Investor: Restaurant/Tavern Start: 12/01/2012 Address: 16396 Wagner Way Eden Prairie, Mn. 55344 5 non bus hrs per month Not investment related 4. Foster K Partners, LLP dba The Partners Group, LLC I am one of four partners that owns and runs the business through which we conduct Guardian business. Start: 01/01/2013 Address: 222 Minnetonka Ave So Wayzata, MN 55391 40-50 bus hrs per month Investment related
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 22, 2000 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #2: 222 Minnetonka Ave So, Wayzata, MN 55391RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Scottsdale, AZ
Current
May 3, 1999 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 222 Minnetonka Ave So, Wayzata, MN 55391RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Wayzata, MN
Past
January 15, 1990 - May 3, 1999
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 19, 1989 - January 18, 1990
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
October 13, 1983 - September 11, 1986
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
Past
July 27, 1982 - November 19, 1989
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6403
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PA
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173 / SEC#: 801-58108, 8-51324
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2000 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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
Arizona(5/3/1999)
IAR
Arizona(4/30/2008)
RR
California(6/23/2020)
IAR
California(6/23/2020)
RR
Florida(5/21/2001)
IAR
Florida(7/9/2020)
RR
Georgia(3/12/2021)
IAR
Georgia(3/15/2021)
RR
Iowa(5/17/2001)
IAR
Iowa(1/26/2015)
RR
Kansas(6/3/2025)
IAR
Kansas(6/3/2025)
RR
Minnesota(5/3/1999)
IAR
Minnesota(11/6/2013)
RR
Nevada(5/3/1999)
RR
New Hampshire(10/18/2021)
IAR
New Hampshire(10/18/2021)
RR
North Dakota(5/3/1999)
IAR
North Dakota(7/7/2014)
RR
Ohio(4/4/2021)
IAR
Ohio(4/4/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/26/2004)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/5/2011)
RR
South Dakota(4/23/2020)
RR
Texas(8/27/2022)
IAR
Texas(8/27/2022)
RR
Washington(5/3/1999)
IAR
Washington(5/6/2004)
RR
Wisconsin(5/3/1999)
IAR
Wisconsin(12/22/2000)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/21/1972
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173 / SEC#: 801-58108, 8-51324
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2000 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Mailing Address
10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Phone number
+1 (888) 600-4667
Established
Delaware since 08/20/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,984
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | OWNER | |
| BOGGS, ALLEN WARREN | HEAD OF PRODUCT & SUPERVISION | 4751363 |
| CASWELL, MARIANNE GRACE | PRESIDENT AND ELECTED MEMBER | 6424651 |
| DAVARASHVILI, KATE | FINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER. | 5642325 |
| DESROCHERS, CARL | ELECTED MEMBER | 7807194 |
| GALLO, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3108044 |
| HERGAN, JOSHUA NEIL | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4572643 |
| LESINA, LEYLA ADA | ELECTED MEMBER | 3004323 |
| MAHER, CARLY PRITCHARD | HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 4003223 |
| PERRY, MICHAEL ANDREW | ELECTED MEMBER | 2688179 |
| RYNIKER, MICHAEL JOHN | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2474604 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 71,074 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,998,852,974 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 20 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | ||
| 01/22/2025 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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