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Mark C Pietsch

CLU®
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES
GLENVIEW, IL
·CRD# 1585693·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark C Pietsch, CLU®, who also goes by Mark Charles Pietsch, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Glenview, Illinois. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mark Charles Pietsch

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Credentials

CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
RIA
BD
1. 2550 Compass Rd Suite E, Glenview, IL 600262. 377 E Butterfield Rd. 270, Lombard, IL 60148
April 7, 2011 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
RIA
BD
1. 2550 Compass Rd Suite E, Glenview, IL 600262. 377 E Butterfield Rd. 270, Lombard, IL 60148
April 7, 2011 - Present
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
RIA
Oakbrook, IL
April 9, 2003 - January 4, 2011
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
Oakbrook, IL
April 9, 2003 - January 4, 2011
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
RIA
Mayfield Heights, OH
June 19, 2002 - April 3, 2003
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA·CRD# 680
BD
Newark, NJ
December 5, 1986 - December 10, 1993
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
December 5, 1986 - April 3, 2003

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Current Firm

PA
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | PARK AVENUE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

2,073

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PAS FORM ADV REVISED FIRM BROCHURE (6/18/2026)

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
MAHER, CARLY PRITCHARDELECTED MEMBER & HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS4003223
RYNIKER, MICHAEL JOHNPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2474604
VECCHI, MEG RELECTED MEMBER4769594

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

82,118

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$19,575,765,851

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

20

Arbitration

3

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

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

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. The Pietsch Financial Group, Inc. DBA for our Agency as part of the conversion of my CDM Contract with Guardian to GA Contract with Guardian Start: 01/16/2015, Address: 1751 Lake Cook Road, Suite 135 Deerfield, IL 60015, 0 hrs per month, Investment related, 2. True Wealth Strategies LLC, Start: 8/31/2026, Nature: PSE for PAS compensation purposes only, Address: 377 Butterfield Rd Ste 270 Lombard, IL 60148, Duties: Owner, 1 total hr per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Investment related,

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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 | PARK AVENUE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(7/3/2025)
RR
Arizona
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Arizona
(9/28/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(3/20/2026)
RR
California
(4/7/2011)
IAR
California
(9/29/2026)
RR
Colorado
(7/19/2022)
IAR
Colorado
(9/28/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(7/10/2026)
RR
Delaware
(7/19/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Florida
(9/29/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/14/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(9/28/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(6/27/2025)
RR
Idaho
(7/19/2022)
RR
Illinois
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Illinois
(4/7/2011)
RR
Indiana
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Indiana
(9/29/2026)
RR
Iowa
(11/20/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(9/29/2026)
RR
Kansas
(4/25/2014)
RR
Kentucky
(7/19/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/14/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/14/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/13/2026)
RR
Michigan
(7/19/2022)
IAR
Michigan
(10/6/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(6/9/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(9/28/2026)
RR
Missouri
(9/28/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(11/26/2025)
IAR
Nebraska
(11/26/2025)
RR
Nevada
(2/24/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/27/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/24/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/29/2026)
RR
New York
(7/19/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(2/8/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(8/20/2026)
RR
Ohio
(4/19/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/12/2026)
RR
Oregon
(1/12/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/18/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/30/2026)
RR
Puerto Rico
(2/5/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(2/24/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(7/13/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Texas
(9/28/2026)
RR
Utah
(2/22/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/28/2026)
RR
Virginia
(2/24/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(9/28/2026)
RR
Washington
(5/2/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(5/29/2026)
IAR
West Virginia
(6/11/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Wisconsin
(9/29/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(2/24/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2003About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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