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Daniel J. Leslie

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Independence, OH 44131
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CRD#: 2755696
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Professional summary


Daniel James Leslie, who also goes by Dan Leslie, Daniel J Leslie, Dan J Leslie, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Independence, Ohio.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Daniel has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Dan Leslie | Daniel J Leslie | Dan J Leslie

Other business activities


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1. Commissions from insurance companies not affiliated with Guardian- Agent, Start: 04/19/1996, Address: 4150 Belden Village Street NW, Suite 301 Canton, OH 44718, 2 bus hrs per month, Investment related, 2. Leslie and Associates, Start: 01/01/2007, Address: N/A, 0 total hrs per month; 0 during securitites trading hours, Not investment related, No annual compensation, 3. Real Estate in Ohio- Owner, Start: 01/01/1997, Address: 2514c Raber Rd 1 non bus hr per month, Investment related, 4. Rhino insurance group P&C - 100% owner, Start: 04/16/2019, Address: 7100 Pleasant valley Independence Ohio 44131, 3 total hours per month; 3 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% Annual Compensation, 5. Leslie Financial group Ltd-entity is used for business revenue and expense reporting, Start: 01/01/2007, Address: 260 Wakefield Run Blvd Hinckley Oh 44233, 0 total hours per month, Not investment related, No annual compensation, 6. Daniel J Leslie and Co LLC-Not active and not used with public but wish to retain for future use, Start: 01/01/2007, Address: 260 Wakefield Run Blvd Hinckley Oh 44233, 0 total hours per month, Not investment related, No annual compensation,

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 4, 2018 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 7100 East Pleasant Valley Road Suite 350, Independence, OH 44131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Independence, OH
Current

October 4, 2018 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 7100 East Pleasant Valley Road Suite 350, Independence, OH 44131
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Independence, OH
Past

February 27, 2006 - July 23, 2018

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
Milwaukee, WI
Past

October 8, 1996 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 8, 1996 - July 23, 2018

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
California
(10/14/2019)
IAR
California
(10/14/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(2/14/2022)
RR
Ohio
(10/4/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(10/4/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/9/2019)
RR
Washington
(3/19/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/4/2018)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/4/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 46173Independence, OH 44131

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