Eduardo H. Vela

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Managing Director

Farmington, CT 06032

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CRD#: 5040089

Professional summary

Eduardo Hernandez Vela, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Ed Vela, Eddie Vela, Eduardo H Vela, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Farmington, Connecticut.

Eduardo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Eduardo has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ed Vela | Eddie Vela | Eduardo H Vela

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU^®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

July 19, 2023 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 197 Scott Swamp Rd., Farmington, CT 06032

RIA

CRD#: 46173

Farmington, CT

Current

July 19, 2023 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 197 Scott Swamp Rd., Farmington, CT 06032

RIA

CRD#: 46173

Farmington, CT

Past

September 10, 2014 - June 5, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2881

TACOMA, WA

Past

September 10, 2014 - July 13, 2023

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

TACOMA, WA

Past

November 1, 2013 - August 13, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

HOLYOKE, MA

Past

February 15, 2013 - November 14, 2013

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

MERIDEN, CT

Past

May 8, 2012 - December 18, 2012

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

April 11, 2012 - December 18, 2012

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

April 9, 2010 - April 12, 2012

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT

Past

April 9, 2010 - April 12, 2012

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT

Past

August 27, 2008 - March 19, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

WETHERSFIELD, CT

Past

August 12, 2008 - March 19, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

WETHERSFIELD, CT

Past

February 27, 2008 - July 9, 2008

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

ONTARIO, CA

Past

September 27, 2006 - January 18, 2008

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

ONTARIO, CA

Past

October 14, 2005 - July 9, 2008

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

ONTARIO, 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".

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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

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

Connecticut
(7/19/2023)

IAR

Connecticut
(7/19/2023)

Florida
(7/20/2023)

IAR

Florida
(7/20/2023)

Massachusetts
(1/16/2024)

IAR

Massachusetts
(1/16/2024)

New Jersey
(8/1/2024)

IAR

New Jersey
(8/1/2024)

Texas
(7/20/2023)

IAR

Texas
(7/20/2023)

Washington
(3/13/2025)

IAR

Washington
(3/13/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/15/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/3/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/13/2005

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 2/1/2019

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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

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)

VESTWISE (3/19/2025)

PARK AVENUE UMA/SMA SELECT AND STRATEGIST SELECT/STRATEGIST SELECT PLUS (3/19/2025)

PARK AVENUE SIGNATURE PORTFOLIO (3/19/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
01/22/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/15/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Eduardo H. Vela

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eduardo Hernandez Vela's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Eduardo Hernandez Vela's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/15/2006

Series 63

Date: 11/3/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/13/2005

Series 26

Date: 2/1/2019

FINRA

Current Firm

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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