John A. Spann
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Franklin, TN
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CRD#: 3156111
Professional summary
John Arthur Spann IV, CFP®, CLU®, who also goes by John Arthur Spann, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John Arthur Spann
Other business activities
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1. Insurance Other Than Guardian-Spann Financial Group LLC, DBA Spann Benefits, Start: 01/26/2018, Address: 9019 Overlook Blvd, #D-1, Brentwood, TN 37027, 40 bus hrs per month; 40 during securities trading hours, Investment related, >10% annual compensation, 2. POA & Named Executor For Louise Privette Spann-POA and executor, Start: 07/19/2019, Address: N/A, 1 non bus hr per month, Not investment related, 3) Atlas Holdings LLC-Managing Member, Start: 07/23/2019, Address: 326 Haddon Ct Franklin, TN 37067, 10 total hours per month, 5 during securities trading hours, Investment related, More than 10% annual compensation,
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
May 12, 2016 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #2: 101 Westpark Dr Suite 310, Brentwood, TN 37027RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Franklin, TN
Current
May 5, 2016 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 101 Westpark Dr Suite 310, Brentwood, TN 37027RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
January 25, 2005 - April 10, 2006
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
January 3, 2003 - November 3, 2004
LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past
February 15, 2000 - January 3, 2003
SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 25, 1999 - December 13, 1999
HAGAR FINANCIAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 42301
ATLANTA, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alabama(8/11/2016)
IAR
Alabama(8/11/2016)
RR
Arizona(2/21/2018)
IAR
Arizona(2/27/2018)
RR
California(2/6/2020)
IAR
California(2/6/2020)
RR
Connecticut(8/9/2017)
IAR
Connecticut(8/9/2017)
RR
Georgia(9/15/2017)
IAR
Georgia(9/18/2017)
RR
Kentucky(5/26/2016)
IAR
Kentucky(5/26/2016)
RR
North Carolina(9/19/2017)
IAR
North Carolina(9/19/2017)
RR
Tennessee(5/12/2016)
IAR
Tennessee(5/12/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
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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