Freddie E. Spears

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

DOTHAN, AL 36303

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CRD#: 2040145

Professional summary

Freddie Earl Spears, ChFC®, who also goes by Freddie Spears, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Dothan, Alabama.

Freddie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Freddie has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Freddie Spears

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. AFLAC broker license-broker license approved , Start: 03/12/2014, Address: 492 Texas Pkwy Crestview Florida 32536, 5 bus hrs per month, Investment related, 2. Elite 8-Managing Partner Real Estate Investment, Start date: 10-15-2008, Address: 107 Choctaw Circle Crestview, Fla 32536, 3 bus hrs per month , Investment related, 3. GLSS Enterprises- Help manage the motel. No ownership., Start date: 09-10-2007, Address: 107 Choctaw Circle Crestview, Fla 32536, 10 non bus hrs per month , Not Investment related, 4. Investment Property with Steve Rice-, Start date: 05-16-2007, Address: Lot in Leon's Rock---lot in Cuscowilla, 1 non bus hr per month , Investment related, 5. Jackson National--fixed annuity-Fixed annuity sales only, Start: 01/01/2004, Address: 492 Texas Pkwy Crestview Florida 32536, 4 bus hrs per month, Investment related, 6. Ohio National-PPGa contract with Ohio National, Start date: 01-01-2004, Address: 492 Texas Parkway Crestview Florida 32536, 3 bus hrs per month , Investment related, 7. United American Insurance Company-Medicare Supplements, Start: 10/05/2016, Address: 492 Texas Parkway Crestview, FL 32536, Hrs per month - Tot/Bus: 10/5, Investment related, 8. Medi-Share Health Plans-Independent Contractor to provide an alternative to my clients for health insurance other than traditional health plans,. Start: 08/01/2017, Address: 492 Texas Parkway Crestview, FL 32536, 10 bus hrs per month, Investment related, 9. Penn Mutual Life Insurance-independent contractor with an alternative mutual company to help my clients that are rate or hard to place cases that Guardian will not issue, Start: 08/01/2017, Address: 492 Texas Parkway Crestview, FL 32536, Hrs per month - tot/bus: 10/5, Investment related, 10. Lease of Restaurant property-owners of the property and we will have no involvement of he restaurant, Start date: 04/01/2018, Address: 28979 Indigo Loop Andalusia, AL 36421, 0 hrs per month, Investment related, 11) Co-POA for Mother, Start date: 09/16/2019, Address: 492 Texas Pkwy Crestview FL 32536, 1 total hour per month 0 during securities trading hours, Investment related, No annual compensation,

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Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

Experience

Current

September 14, 2004 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 111 Adris Place Suite 11, Dothan, AL 36303Office #2: 8436 Crossland Loop Ste 111, Montgomery, AL 36117Office #3: 492 Texas Parkway, Crestview, FL 32536

RIA

CRD#: 46173

DOTHAN, AL

Current

May 3, 1999 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 492 Texas Parkway, Crestview, FL 32536

RIA

CRD#: 46173

Crestview, FL

Past

April 30, 2001 - January 6, 2003

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

NICEVILLE, FL

Past

December 4, 1991 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

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".

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)

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.

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

Alabama
(5/3/1999)

IAR

Alabama
(9/20/2007)

Arkansas
(5/3/1999)

IAR

Arkansas
(5/5/2025)

Colorado
(9/6/2007)

Florida
(5/3/1999)

IAR

Florida
(9/14/2004)

Georgia
(5/3/1999)

IAR

Georgia
(3/4/2008)

Illinois
(6/27/2003)

IAR

Illinois
(3/20/2020)

Indiana
(9/7/2018)

Kansas
(9/4/2020)

IAR

Kansas
(9/4/2020)

Kentucky
(1/15/2004)

Louisiana
(7/2/2004)

IAR

Louisiana
(10/20/2017)

Maryland
(7/24/2014)

IAR

Maryland
(6/15/2017)

Michigan
(9/11/2003)

IAR

Michigan
(10/7/2021)

Mississippi
(7/18/2003)

IAR

Mississippi
(2/7/2025)

Missouri
(2/14/2025)

IAR

Missouri
(2/14/2025)

North Carolina
(4/6/2009)

IAR

North Carolina
(7/29/2022)

Ohio
(3/11/2022)

IAR

Ohio
(3/11/2022)

Pennsylvania
(5/28/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(5/28/2025)

South Carolina
(4/15/2025)

IAR

South Carolina
(7/16/2025)

Tennessee
(8/7/2018)

Texas
(5/7/2003)

IAR

Texas
(9/26/2016)

Virginia
(2/20/2007)

IAR

Virginia
(9/13/2007)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/19/2003

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/6/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/23/1991

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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

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)

VESTWISE (3/19/2025)

PARK AVENUE UMA/SMA SELECT AND STRATEGIST SELECT/STRATEGIST SELECT PLUS (3/19/2025)

PARK AVENUE SIGNATURE PORTFOLIO (3/19/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
01/22/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/15/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Freddie E. Spears

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/19/2003

Series 63

Date: 10/6/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/23/1991

FINRA

Current Firm

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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