TK
Tey H. Kim
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
September 24, 2021 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #2: 535 Fifth Avenue 13th Floor, New York, NY 10017RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
MANALAPAN, NJ
Current
September 24, 2021 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 535 Fifth Avenue 13th Floor, New York, NY 10017RIA
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
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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