PJ
Paul L. Johnson
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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CRD#: 4203818
PJ
Professional summary
Paul L Johnson, who also goes by Paul Leroy Johnson Jr, Paul Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Paul has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Paul Leroy Johnson Jr | Paul Johnson
Other business activities
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1. Board Member-Stronger Than My Father, Start Date: 12/2/2024, Address: 2783 Smith Springs Rd., Nashville, TN 37217, 4 total hours per month; 0 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, No annual compensation,
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 15, 2023 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 101 Westpark Dr Suite 310, Brentwood, TN 37027RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
BRENTWOOD, TN
Current
August 11, 2023 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 101 Westpark Dr Suite 310, Brentwood, TN 37027RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
May 6, 2016 - October 24, 2017
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 109485
Altoona, PA
Past
October 8, 2015 - October 24, 2017
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Altoona, PA
Past
September 1, 2015 - October 24, 2017
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
ALTOONA, PA
Past
September 23, 2011 - November 13, 2015
J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 124446
ALTOONA, PA
Past
September 23, 2011 - September 29, 2015
J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 43177
ALTOONA, PA
Past
November 15, 2006 - September 27, 2011
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
ALTOONA, PA
Past
February 9, 2002 - September 27, 2011
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 115368
ALTOONA, PA
Past
November 15, 2001 - December 31, 2004
SOLID INVESTMENTS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 123757
ALTOONA, PA
Past
July 10, 2000 - February 9, 2002
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
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(10/29/2024)
IAR
Alabama(4/29/2025)
RR
California(8/30/2023)
IAR
California(7/10/2024)
RR
Colorado(11/21/2023)
RR
Connecticut(1/14/2025)
IAR
Connecticut(1/21/2025)
RR
Delaware(4/3/2025)
IAR
Delaware(4/3/2025)
RR
Florida(3/12/2024)
IAR
Florida(3/12/2024)
RR
Georgia(6/26/2024)
RR
Illinois(3/7/2025)
RR
Kentucky(7/22/2025)
IAR
Kentucky(7/22/2025)
RR
Louisiana(1/3/2025)
RR
Maryland(1/17/2025)
IAR
Maryland(2/27/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(3/12/2025)
RR
Michigan(1/27/2025)
IAR
Michigan(1/27/2025)
RR
Minnesota(4/8/2024)
IAR
Minnesota(4/8/2024)
RR
Mississippi(1/15/2025)
IAR
Mississippi(6/11/2025)
RR
Missouri(5/23/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(10/21/2025)
RR
New York(3/31/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(3/31/2025)
RR
Oregon(11/21/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/8/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania(9/8/2023)
RR
Tennessee(8/11/2023)
IAR
Tennessee(8/15/2023)
RR
Virginia(1/3/2025)
IAR
Virginia(1/3/2025)
RR
Wyoming(1/6/2025)
IAR
Wyoming(1/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/10/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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