TK

Tey H. Kim

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES
MANALAPAN, NJ
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CRD#: 5131689
TK

Professional summary


Tey H Kim, who also goes by Tey Hyun Kim, Tey Kim, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey.

Tey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Tey has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tey Hyun Kim | Tey Kim

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 24, 2021 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #2: 535 Fifth Avenue 13th Floor, New York, NY 10017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
MANALAPAN, NJ
Current

September 24, 2021 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 535 Fifth Avenue 13th Floor, New York, NY 10017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
New York, NY
Past

June 2, 2020 - September 9, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 2018 - December 31, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 4, 2017 - September 9, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 2, 2014 - November 30, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 2014 - November 30, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 6, 2012 - January 10, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 22, 2011 - May 10, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

October 25, 2011 - May 10, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

March 30, 2011 - November 7, 2011

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 13, 2009 - November 7, 2011

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 2007 - June 29, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2006 - June 29, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(10/12/2022)
IAR
Arizona
(10/12/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(10/9/2023)
IAR
Arkansas
(10/12/2023)
RR
California
(9/24/2021)
IAR
California
(9/24/2021)
RR
Colorado
(12/2/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(12/2/2021)
RR
Florida
(11/5/2021)
IAR
Florida
(11/5/2021)
RR
Georgia
(11/23/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(11/23/2021)
RR
Maryland
(1/15/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(1/15/2025)
RR
Nevada
(7/14/2022)
IAR
Nevada
(7/14/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(9/24/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/24/2021)
RR
New York
(9/24/2021)
IAR
New York
(9/24/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/24/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/1/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/24/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/27/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/27/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island
(10/27/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/5/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(2/5/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/14/2022)
RR
Texas
(3/8/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/10/2022)
RR
Virginia
(8/12/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(8/12/2022)
RR
Washington
(10/22/2021)
IAR
Washington
(10/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/5/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAOWNER
BOGGS, ALLEN WARRENHEAD OF PRODUCT & SUPERVISION4751363
CASWELL, MARIANNE GRACEPRESIDENT AND ELECTED MEMBER6424651
DAVARASHVILI, KATEFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER.5642325
DESROCHERS, CARLELECTED MEMBER7807194
GALLO, JOSEPH MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3108044
HERGAN, JOSHUA NEILGENERAL COUNSEL4572643
LESINA, LEYLA ADAELECTED MEMBER3004323
MAHER, CARLY PRITCHARDHEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS4003223
PERRY, MICHAEL ANDREWELECTED MEMBER2688179
RYNIKER, MICHAEL JOHNPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2474604

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts71,074
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,998,852,974

Disclosures


Regulatory Event20
Arbitration3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2025
01/22/2025
11/15/2023

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Company Information


PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173Manalapan, NJ

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