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Ricardo Gracia
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Monrovia, CA 91016
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CRD#: 4736439
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Professional summary
Ricardo Gracia, who also goes by Ricardo Garcia, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Monrovia, California.
Ricardo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ricardo has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ricardo Garcia
Other business activities
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1. Insurance broker-sale and solicitation of insurance, Start: 10/27/2022, Address: 2600 W. Olive Ave # 535 Burbank, CA 90505, 10 total hours per month, 10 during securities trading hours, Less than 10% annual compensation, Investment related, 2. Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Start: 01/06/2023, Address: 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road, Chatsworth, CA 91311, 5 total hours per month, 0 during securities trading hours, No annual compensation, Not investment related, 3. Chatsworth Neighborhood Council, Board Member, Start: 03/01/2024, Address: 10100 Variel Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311, 3 total hours per month, 0 during securities trading hours, No annual compensation, Not investment related,
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
November 22, 2024 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 517 S. Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Monrovia, CA
Current
October 1, 2024 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 2875 Michelle Drive Suite 110, Irvine, CA 92606RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
IRVINE, CA
Past
October 1, 2012 - February 23, 2018
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
GRANADA HILLS, CA
Past
December 2, 2009 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
GRANADA HILLS, CA
Past
June 27, 2007 - August 7, 2009
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
December 2, 2004 - April 9, 2007
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10582
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
January 13, 2004 - April 9, 2007
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
LOS ANGELES, CA
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
California(11/13/2024)
IAR
California(11/22/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/30/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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