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Elmo W. Clary
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Emporia, VA 23847
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CRD#: 1597688
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Professional summary
Elmo Wilson Clary JR., who also goes by Elmo Wilson Clary Jr, Elmo Wilson Jr Clary, Elmo Wilson Wilson Clary Jr., Wilson Clary, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Emporia, Virginia.
Elmo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Elmo has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Elmo Wilson Clary Jr | Elmo Wilson Jr Clary | Elmo Wilson Wilson Clary Jr. | Wilson Clary
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. Meherrin River Arts Council-President, Start: 06/01/1985, Address: P.O. Box 845 Emporia, VA 23847, Hrs per month - Tot/Bus: 10/2, Not investment related, 2. Main Street United Methodist Men-Officer, men's organization through the church for fellowship and donations for missions, Start: 01/24/2017, Address: 500 South Main Street Emporia, VA 23847, Hrs per month - tot/bus: 3/1, Not investment related, 3. Benefits Administration Services Company, Inc.-President - Human Resource services for two group clients as it relates to employee benefits,. Start: 04/01/1994, Address: 306 South Main Street Emporia, VA 23847, 2 bus hrs per month, Not investment related, 4. Rental Property-Lease part of the office building we own, Start: 01/01/2010, Address: 306 South Main Street Emporia, VA 23847, 1 non bus hr per month, Investment related, 5. Trustee and executor for spouse, Start: 04/08/2021, Address: 306 South Main Street Emporia, VA 23847, 6 total hours per month; 2 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, No annual compensation, 6. Fountain Creek Solar-Represent my wife's trust in this project., Start: 04/08/2021, Address: 405 Laurel Street Emporia, VA, 2 total hours per month; 2 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, More than 10% annual compensation, 7. Pender L. Smith, Sr. Farms-Trustee spouses trust, Start: 04/08/2021, Address: 405 Laurel Street Emporia, VA, 1 total hours per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 8. Timber Sales-Family owns land & periodically sells timber, Start: 08/29/2023, Address: 405 Laurel Street Emporia, VA, 23847, 1 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, Greater than 10% Annual Compensation, 9. Wilson Clary & Associates-DBA, Start: 01/01/2023, Address: 306 South Main Street Emporia, VA 23847, 2 total hours per month; 2 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation,
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 19, 2001 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 306 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Emporia, VA
Current
May 3, 1999 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 306 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Emporia, VA
Past
April 15, 1992 - May 3, 1999
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 4, 1987 - April 14, 1992
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
March 4, 1987 - April 14, 1992
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
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
Florida(6/20/2006)
RR
North Carolina(5/3/1999)
IAR
North Carolina(12/13/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/14/1999)
RR
South Carolina(5/31/2013)
RR
Virginia(5/3/1999)
IAR
Virginia(10/19/2001)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
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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