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Ilona Brandt-tom

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Ardmore, PA 19003
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CRD#: 1107492
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Professional summary


Ilona Brandt-tom, who also goes by Ilona Brandt, Ilona Brandttom, Ilona Btom, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

Ilona is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Ilona has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Ilona Brandt | Ilona Brandttom | Ilona Btom

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.
1. Insurance Broker fixed insurance products when Guardian or its affiliates do not meet the needs of my client. Start: 04/08/2010 Address: 116 Argyle Road Ardmore, PA. 19003 2 bus hrs per month Investment related 2. Ski Instructor Instruct children and adults on ski techniques Start: 12/08/2012 Address: 1 Camelback Road; Tannersville PA 18372 24 non bus hrs per month Not investment related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 17, 2013 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 116 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003Office #2: 3411 Silverside Road Suite 104, Wilmington, DE 19810
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Ardmore, PA
Current

January 1, 2013 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 3411 Silverside Road Suite 104, Wilmington, DE 19810
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Wilmington, DE
Past

September 18, 2007 - April 18, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

July 8, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

July 8, 2005 - April 18, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

October 28, 2002 - June 7, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

October 18, 2002 - June 7, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 10, 1996 - October 23, 2002

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

October 17, 1996 - October 23, 2002

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

September 6, 1994 - November 4, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 6, 1994 - November 4, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
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
California
(9/11/2020)
RR
New York
(7/10/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2013)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/17/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/25/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAS FORM ADV REVISED FIRM BROCHURE (3/19/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAOWNER
BOGGS, ALLEN WARRENHEAD OF PRODUCT & SUPERVISION4751363
CASWELL, MARIANNE GRACEPRESIDENT AND ELECTED MEMBER6424651
DAVARASHVILI, KATEFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER.5642325
DESROCHERS, CARLELECTED MEMBER7807194
GALLO, JOSEPH MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3108044
HERGAN, JOSHUA NEILGENERAL COUNSEL4572643
LESINA, LEYLA ADAELECTED MEMBER3004323
MAHER, CARLY PRITCHARDHEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS4003223
PERRY, MICHAEL ANDREWELECTED MEMBER2688179
RYNIKER, MICHAEL JOHNPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2474604

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts71,074
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,998,852,974

Disclosures


Regulatory Event20
Arbitration3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2025
Cover Page
01/22/2025
11/15/2023

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Company Information


PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173Ardmore, PA 19003

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