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David B. Allen

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Jackson, MS 39211
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CRD#: 3200
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Professional summary


David Bennett Allen, who also goes by David B Allen, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Jackson, Mississippi.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David B Allen

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. ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP, PA (S Corp)- Insurance products other than Guardian.. Start: 09/01/1978, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson MS 39211, 10 total per month; 10 during securities trading hours, Investment related, More than 10% annual compensation, 2. COTTON VALLEY LEASING (S CORP)-owner of automobile and equipment leasing which is designed to serve the equipment and transportation needs of Allen Financial Group PA, Start: 01/01/1998, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson MS 39211, 1 total hour per month; 0 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 3. David B. Allen CLU-Consulting product design and management of fixed risk based insurance products (not including variable products),. Start: 05/01/2011, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211, 4 total hour per month; 4 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 4. Dubard Family Trust, William J Dubard Sr. Irrevocable Trust -Trustee for the Dubard Family Trust. Handle issue of check distribution, consult with outside investment advisors, accountants and attorneys for Trust,. Start: 01/01/2008, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson MS 39211, 11 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 5. Speaking Engagements-I provide Continuing Education seminars, Start: 01/15/2010, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211, 1 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 6. Lake Traderhorn Association-I am treasurer and board member,. Start: 10/01/2011, Address: PO Box 126 County Road 83; McCarley, MS 38943, 2 non bus hrs per month, Not investment related, 7. Northminster Baptist Church Insurance Committee-We consult with insurance providers and make decisions as to placement of coverages for the church, Start: 07/01/2011, Address: 3955 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211, 1 non bus hr per month, Not investment related, 8. RIDGEWOOD INVESTMENTS, LLC-Leasing, property management, financial management, buying and selling of commercial real estate, Start: 01/01/1984, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Ste A Jackson, MS 39211, 4 total hour per month; 0 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 9. Ashford Mississippi, LLC, Start: 11/01/2017, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS. 39211, 5 total hour per month; 5 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 10) Durable Power of Attorney for Cheryl Delynn Dubard Allen, Start: 12/08/2022, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS. 39211, 1 total hour per month; 0 during securities trading hours, Investment related, No annual compensation, 11) Advance Health-Care Directive and Medical POA for Cheryl Dubard Allen, Start: 12/08/2022, Address: 5898 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS. 39211, 1 total hour per month; 0 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, No annual compensation,

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 18, 2002 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 5898 Ridgewood Rd. Suite A, Jackson, MS 39211
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Jackson, MS
Current

May 3, 1999 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 5898 Ridgewood Rd. Suite A, Jackson, MS 39211
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Jackson, MS
Past

February 1, 1989 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 1985 - January 21, 1989

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

March 16, 1983 - March 20, 1985

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7700
Past

September 17, 1980 - January 5, 1983

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

April 4, 1972 - January 6, 1979

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

July 13, 1971 - May 3, 1972

PHILIP F. HACK & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 657

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
Alabama
(5/3/1999)
IAR
Alabama
(9/17/2020)
RR
Arizona
(4/10/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/3/1999)
RR
Georgia
(5/3/1999)
RR
Louisiana
(5/3/1999)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/18/2002)
RR
Mississippi
(5/3/1999)
IAR
Mississippi
(8/21/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/26/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(9/26/2018)
RR
Texas
(5/3/1999)
IAR
Texas
(9/23/2022)
RR
Virginia
(12/3/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/31/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/9/1971
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 46173Jackson, MS 39211

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