Bessann H. Watson
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES
MILTON, FL 32570
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CRD#: 4949544
Bessann H WatsonPARK AVENUE SECURITIES
Professional summary
Bessann H Watson, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Bessana Eugenia Hebert, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Milton, Florida.
Bessann is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Bessann has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Aliases
Bessana Eugenia Hebert
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. Abbey Road Financial, LLC-Provide consulting services to improve the financial practices of our clients,
Start: 09/27/2013,
Address: 1308 N Barcelona Street; Pensacola, FL 32501,
10 bus hrs per month,
Investment related,
>10% annual compensation,
2. Gary A. Watson Executor-Executor/Personal Representative of Gary A. Watson,
Start: 01/01/2013,
Address: 1308 N Barcelona Street Pensacola, Florida,
0 hrs per month,
Investment related,
3. Captive Insurance Arrangements-Researching Captive Insurance Arrangements for clients the strategy might be appropriate for.,
Start: 04/24/2012,
Address: 375 N 9th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32502,
5 bus hrs per month,
Not investment related,
4. Insurance - Jackson National and Golden Rule-Jackson National Insurance - Sale of fixed annuity products Golden Rule -Sale of health individual insurance products,
Start: 08/23/2005,
Address: 375 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32502,
2 bus hrs per month,
Investment related,
>10% annual compensation,
5. Trustee - Revocable Trust-Family member ,
Start: 09/29/2013,
Address: 1308 N Barcelona Street; Pensacola, FL 32501,
Hrs per month - Tot/Bus: 14/10,
Investment related,
6. BHW Professional Practice PLLC-PLLC for liability protection.,
Start: 06/01/2016,
Address: 375 N. Ninth Avenue, Suite A Pensacola, FL 32502,
2 bus hrs per month,
Not investment related,
7. Blackwood Financial Group, PLLC-This is a new PLLC which will also be registered as a DBA for our business, investment and insurance.,
Start: 11/01/2016,
Address: 375 N. Ninth Avenue, Suite A Pensacola, FL 32502,
160 bus hrs per month,
Investment related,
8. Peace Train Holdings, LLC,
Start: 10/2/2024,
Address: 5185 Elmira Street Milton, FL 32570,
2 total hours per month; 0 during securities trading hours,
Investment related,
<10% Annual Compensation,
9. Outside Insurance,
Start: 9/12/2025,
Address: 5185 Elmira Street Milton, FL 32570,
1 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours,
Investment related,
<10% Annual Compensation,
10. GAW Properties, LLC,
Start: 9/02/2025,
Address: 1911 W Garden St, Pensacola FL,
2807 W Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL
10 total hours per month; 0 during securities trading hours,
Investment related,
No Annual Compensation,
11. Watson Commercial Group, LLC,
Start: 2/1/2026,
Nature: Late husband's LLC which conducts no business,
Address: 1451 E Moreno St, Pensacola, FL 32503,
Duties: Manager, in probate now,
1 total hour per month; 1 during securities trading hours,
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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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
May 11, 2009 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 5185 Elmira Street, Milton, FL 32570RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
MILTON, FL
Current
August 23, 2005 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 5185 Elmira Street, Milton, FL 32570RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
MILTON, FL
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 | PARK AVENUE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
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(7/21/2011)
IAR
Alabama(7/21/2011)
RR
Alaska(7/21/2011)
IAR
Alaska(7/21/2011)
RR
Arizona(10/17/2022)
IAR
Arizona(11/3/2022)
RR
Arkansas(7/24/2017)
IAR
Arkansas(7/24/2017)
RR
California(10/24/2013)
IAR
California(10/24/2013)
RR
Colorado(4/19/2016)
IAR
Colorado(4/19/2016)
RR
Connecticut(5/30/2018)
IAR
Connecticut(8/23/2018)
RR
Delaware(5/6/2013)
IAR
Delaware(5/6/2013)
RR
District of Columbia(7/1/2024)
IAR
District of Columbia(12/2/2024)
RR
Florida(8/23/2005)
IAR
Florida(5/11/2009)
RR
Georgia(5/23/2017)
IAR
Georgia(9/20/2021)
RR
Idaho(7/1/2024)
IAR
Idaho(7/1/2024)
RR
Illinois(6/5/2024)
IAR
Illinois(2/27/2025)
RR
Indiana(8/19/2014)
IAR
Indiana(8/19/2014)
RR
Iowa(1/23/2024)
IAR
Iowa(1/23/2024)
RR
Kentucky(12/18/2025)
IAR
Kentucky(12/18/2025)
RR
Louisiana(1/7/2015)
IAR
Louisiana(9/26/2023)
RR
Maryland(4/8/2013)
IAR
Maryland(4/8/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(10/18/2022)
RR
Michigan(9/9/2025)
IAR
Michigan(9/9/2025)
RR
Minnesota(1/7/2020)
IAR
Minnesota(5/12/2020)
RR
Mississippi(8/24/2021)
IAR
Mississippi(8/25/2021)
IAR
Missouri(12/10/2015)
RR
Missouri(1/4/2016)
RR
Nebraska(8/27/2021)
IAR
Nebraska(9/1/2021)
RR
Nevada(4/15/2013)
IAR
Nevada(4/18/2013)
RR
New Jersey(2/5/2020)
IAR
New Jersey(6/3/2020)
RR
New York(2/11/2011)
IAR
New York(10/18/2023)
RR
North Carolina(5/18/2009)
IAR
North Carolina(7/30/2012)
RR
Ohio(8/3/2023)
IAR
Ohio(1/30/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(10/2/2019)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/25/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/22/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/22/2024)
RR
South Carolina(2/14/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(2/14/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/8/2019)
RR
Texas(1/4/2016)
IAR
Texas(1/4/2016)
RR
Utah(6/11/2024)
IAR
Utah(6/11/2024)
RR
Vermont(2/25/2026)
IAR
Vermont(2/25/2026)
IAR
Virginia(6/20/2011)
RR
Virginia(6/21/2011)
RR
Washington(12/9/2022)
IAR
Washington(6/22/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(4/5/2013)
IAR
Wisconsin(4/5/2013)
RR
Wyoming(5/21/2012)
IAR
Wyoming(7/25/2017)
Exams
What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Passed: 8/22/2005
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | PARK AVENUE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
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
2,073
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 |
| MAHER, CARLY PRITCHARD | ELECTED MEMBER & HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 4003223 |
| RYNIKER, MICHAEL JOHN | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2474604 |
| VECCHI, MEG R | ELECTED MEMBER | 4769594 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 82,118 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 19,575,765,851 |
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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