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Benjamin M. Decker
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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CRD#: 5116387
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Professional summary
Benjamin M Decker, who also goes by Benjamin Michael Decker, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Benjamin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Benjamin Michael Decker
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. Musician-Provide musical entertainment for corporate and private events,
Start date: 01-01-2004,
Address: 1426 Whispering Oak Trl., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466,
10 Non Bus Hrs per month,
Not investment related,
>10% annual compensation,
2. Broker Agent-Insurance other than Guardian-Fixed insurance product sales offered through various insurance companies,
Start date: 07-01-2012,
Address: 1036 Lansing Dr., Suite 100 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464,
2 Bus Hrs per month,
Investment related,
Less than 10% annual compensation,
3. Apparel Design & Sales-will help to create designs on clothing items that will be sold for a profit,
Start date: 1-27-2023,
Address: 1426 Whispering Oak Trl., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466,
4 total hours per month, 0 during securities trading hours,
Not Investment related,
Less than 10% annual compensation,
4. Homeowner's Association Board Member,
Start date: 6/1/2025,
Address: 3022 South Morgan's Point Rd Box 181, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466,
1 total hour per month; 0 during securities trading hours,
Not Investment related,
No Annual compensation,
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 20, 2016 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 1036 Lansing Drive Suite 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Mt Pleasant, SC
Current
September 25, 2012 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 1036 Lansing Drive Suite 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Mt Pleasant, SC
Past
June 10, 2011 - June 25, 2012
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
October 14, 2009 - December 1, 2010
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
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(10/3/2025)
IAR
Alabama(10/3/2025)
RR
Colorado(4/21/2021)
IAR
Colorado(4/21/2021)
RR
Delaware(1/10/2025)
IAR
Delaware(1/13/2025)
RR
Florida(11/17/2016)
IAR
Florida(11/18/2016)
RR
Georgia(7/3/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(3/17/2022)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/24/2022)
RR
New York(2/13/2023)
IAR
New York(2/13/2023)
RR
North Carolina(9/28/2021)
IAR
North Carolina(10/4/2021)
RR
Ohio(11/17/2016)
IAR
Ohio(11/17/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/2/2015)
IAR
Pennsylvania(11/17/2016)
RR
South Carolina(9/25/2012)
IAR
South Carolina(7/20/2016)
RR
Texas(7/10/2023)
IAR
Texas(7/10/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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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