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Gerard J. Tavella
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Westport, CT 06880
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CRD#: 4933230
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Professional summary
Gerard J Tavella, who also goes by Jerry Tavella, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Westport, Connecticut.
Gerard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Gerard has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jerry Tavella
Other business activities
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1) Insurance Products- occasionally solicit and sell non-Guardian insurance products through various brokerage channels, Start: 03/01/2005, Address: 800 Westchester Ave, Suite N409, Rye Brook, NY 10573, 5 total hours per month; 5 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 2) P9 Holdings, LLC- Rental Property-established this LLC with the intention of buying a commercial property in Connecticut,. Start: 07/08/2020, Address: 325 Romanock Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, 10 total hours per month; 0 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 3) Three Elles, LLC-The LLC was created to purchase an ownership interest in Strategies for Wealth, Start: 05/03/2022, Address: 325 Romanock Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, 180 total hours per month; 180 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, More than 10% annual compensation, 4) Silver Lining P&C Alliance-SFW Associates refer P&C clients to Silver Lining for P&C Insurance, Start: 10/03/2022, Address: 437 Madison Ave, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022, 0 total hours per month; Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 5) Ascela Benefits-Group Benefits Broker, Start: 10/03/2022, Address: 437 Madison Ave, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022, 1 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 6) Hilton Head Short Term Rental Property-short term rental property on Hilton Head Island, Start: 04/23/2024, Address: 24 Cartgate Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928, 1 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours, Investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation, 7) Strat Partners Succession LLC-created for the purpose of a buy/sell agreement, Start: 06/16/2024, Address: 800 Westchester Ave Suite N409 Rye Brook, NY 10573. 0 total hours per month; Investment related, No annual compensation,
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 13, 2012 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 468 Post Road East Suite C, Westport, CT 06880Office #2: 800 Westchester Avenue 4th Floor Suite N409, Rye Brook, NY 10573Office #3: 437 Madison Avenue 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Westport, CT
Current
May 17, 2006 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 468 Post Road East Suite C, Westport, CT 06880Office #2: 800 Westchester Avenue 4th Floor Suite N409, Rye Brook, NY 10573Office #3: 437 Madison Avenue 29th Floor, New York, NY 10022RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Westport, CT
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(3/1/2023)
RR
Alaska(8/21/2023)
RR
Arizona(6/21/2017)
IAR
Arizona(6/22/2017)
RR
Arkansas(5/7/2023)
RR
California(5/29/2008)
IAR
California(3/13/2012)
RR
Colorado(3/2/2020)
IAR
Colorado(3/2/2020)
RR
Connecticut(5/26/2006)
IAR
Connecticut(3/13/2012)
RR
Delaware(11/3/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(3/2/2012)
IAR
District of Columbia(3/29/2012)
RR
Florida(3/13/2012)
IAR
Florida(3/14/2012)
RR
Georgia(10/7/2020)
IAR
Georgia(10/21/2020)
RR
Hawaii(5/20/2022)
RR
Idaho(8/8/2023)
RR
Illinois(1/15/2016)
IAR
Illinois(1/19/2016)
RR
Indiana(2/12/2018)
RR
Iowa(12/13/2024)
RR
Kansas(4/30/2021)
IAR
Kansas(5/4/2021)
RR
Kentucky(5/22/2019)
IAR
Kentucky(4/6/2020)
RR
Louisiana(8/1/2022)
RR
Maine(7/27/2022)
RR
Maryland(5/7/2020)
IAR
Maryland(5/8/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(11/13/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts(11/17/2020)
RR
Michigan(9/2/2022)
RR
Minnesota(10/3/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(10/3/2022)
RR
Mississippi(10/18/2018)
IAR
Mississippi(3/1/2023)
RR
Missouri(7/22/2022)
RR
Montana(6/29/2017)
IAR
Montana(6/30/2017)
RR
Nebraska(8/3/2022)
RR
Nevada(6/29/2022)
IAR
Nevada(7/12/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(6/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey(3/22/2010)
IAR
New Jersey(3/13/2012)
RR
New Mexico(10/24/2022)
RR
New York(5/26/2006)
IAR
New York(4/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina(2/11/2014)
IAR
North Carolina(2/11/2014)
RR
North Dakota(10/5/2018)
RR
Ohio(7/26/2016)
IAR
Ohio(7/26/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(6/14/2022)
RR
Oregon(11/11/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/26/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/30/2019)
RR
Puerto Rico(1/22/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(10/7/2015)
IAR
Rhode Island(10/7/2015)
RR
South Carolina(4/14/2015)
IAR
South Carolina(4/15/2015)
RR
South Dakota(6/19/2024)
RR
Tennessee(2/22/2023)
RR
Texas(8/8/2018)
IAR
Texas(8/8/2018)
RR
Utah(8/6/2019)
IAR
Utah(11/15/2019)
RR
Vermont(6/24/2011)
RR
Virginia(2/28/2007)
IAR
Virginia(3/13/2012)
RR
Washington(1/4/2021)
IAR
Washington(1/5/2021)
RR
West Virginia(7/29/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(9/19/2022)
RR
Wyoming(4/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173Westport, CT 06880TRUST BUT VERIFY
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