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Patrick S. Thebus

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Escondido, CA 92025
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CRD#: 1253024
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Professional summary


Patrick Shawn Thebus, who also goes by Patrick S Thebus, Patrick Sean Thebus, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Escondido, California.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Patrick has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Patrick S Thebus | Patrick Sean Thebus

Other business activities


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1. BGA Insurance Services Access to products not offered through Guardian Start: 03/10/2010 Address: 3300 Irvine Ave. Suite 320 Newport Beach, CA 92660 1 bus hr per month Investment related

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 26, 2013 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 527 E. 5th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025Office #2: 5280 Carroll Canyon Road Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Escondido, CA
Current

March 12, 2013 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 5280 Carroll Canyon Road Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
San Diego, CA
Past

December 20, 2011 - March 7, 2013

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 24, 2011 - September 23, 2011

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

January 9, 2009 - February 11, 2011

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

December 3, 2007 - July 28, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 6, 2006 - July 28, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 2003 - May 25, 2006

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

January 10, 2000 - February 7, 2003

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 8, 1991 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 1991 - April 4, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1989 - March 25, 1991

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 10, 1989 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

August 12, 1987 - February 9, 1989

AUGUSTA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19063
Past

May 6, 1986 - January 12, 1987

VICORP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11068
Past

May 25, 1984 - June 27, 1984

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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".
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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
(1/27/2014)
RR
California
(3/12/2013)
IAR
California
(3/26/2013)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(1/27/2014)
RR
Idaho
(10/12/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/4/2019)
RR
Montana
(1/27/2014)
RR
Nevada
(4/14/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(1/27/2014)
RR
Oregon
(1/27/2014)
RR
Washington
(1/27/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/28/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/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)


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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#: 46173Escondido, CA 92025

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