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John P. Shields
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Ocala, FL 34475
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CRD#: 2090385
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Professional summary
John P Shields, who also goes by John Patrick Shields, is a registered financial professional currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Ocala, Florida.
John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
John Patrick Shields
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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NoneExperience
Current
November 13, 2001 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 320 Nw 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475Office #2: 559 West Twincourt Trail Suite 609, Saint Augustine, FL 32095RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Ocala, FL
Past
October 16, 1998 - November 6, 2001
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 11, 1992 - October 15, 1998
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 7, 1991 - March 2, 1992
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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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
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Alaska(8/25/2025)
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Arizona(2/20/2019)
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Arkansas(4/13/2023)
RR
California(6/24/2008)
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Colorado(11/13/2001)
RR
Connecticut(2/11/2019)
RR
Florida(11/13/2001)
RR
Georgia(11/20/2002)
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Idaho(4/20/2020)
RR
Illinois(7/11/2008)
RR
Indiana(10/1/2018)
RR
Kentucky(5/14/2014)
RR
Massachusetts(10/7/2020)
RR
Michigan(1/22/2007)
RR
Missouri(8/21/2012)
RR
Nevada(8/30/2022)
RR
New Mexico(1/24/2020)
RR
New York(9/27/2018)
RR
North Carolina(6/1/2005)
RR
Ohio(11/2/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/3/2011)
RR
South Carolina(11/3/2004)
RR
Texas(8/23/2013)
RR
Utah(1/27/2011)
RR
Virginia(1/25/2007)
RR
Washington(8/29/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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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)
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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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Company Information
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173Ocala, FL 34475TRUST BUT VERIFY
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