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Torey B. Franklin
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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CRD#: 5153317
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Professional summary
Torey Bernard Franklin, who also goes by Torey Franklin, is a registered financial professional currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Torey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Torey has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Torey Franklin
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.
Bus Name: VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION POSITION: Neighborhood Change Agent NATURE: We work to end retaliatory and cyclical gun violence within the city of Fort Worth. INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/18/2023 ADDRESS: 959 E Rosedale St, Fort Worth TX 76104, United States DESCRIPTION: duties: mentoring, counseling, crisis and conflict intervention, responding to gun violence events in the city, providing applicable life skills through teaching and guidance. Bus Name: WALKING IN HIS IMAGE MINISTRIES POSITION: Senior Pastor NATURE: Church-Religious INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2011 ADDRESS: 10737 Rothland St, Fort Worth TX 76036, United States DESCRIPTION: My activities involve preaching and teaching, counseling, and ministry functions. Oversee administrative functions of the church such as attendance and ministry axillaries. Bus Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/01/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Bus Name: SYMONDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Sales Support Manager and Planner NATURE: Registered Field Assistant INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/01/2025 ADDRESS: 2512 Horne St, Suite 100, Fort Worth TX 76107, United States DESCRIPTION: Develop and implement personalized financial plans based on client needs and goals. Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and reviews. Collaborate with the sales team to identify new opportunities and support lead conversion. Provide administrative and technical support for client accounts and financial tools. Stay current on market trends, investment strategies, and compliance regulations. Execute account-level trading and portfolio maintenance promptly and accurately. Complete model-level trading and portfolio maintenance on a timely schedule. Schedule portfolio review calls with advisors and third-party experts to assess and grade models. Provide regular updates to advisors based on the established cadence (3-7-10) and address off-cycle issues related to client materials and action items. Manage Non-Qualified accounts, monitor gain/loss thresholds, and generate gain/loss reports as needed. Conduct client reviews for non-platinum clients with a focus on delivering exceptional service and identifying additional asset opportunities. Serve as the Advanced Planning Topic Expert and liaison for the office.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 30, 2025 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 6000 Western Place Suite 120, Fort Worth, TX 76107RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Fort Worth, TX
Past
April 22, 2025 - July 11, 2025
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Forth Worth, TX
Past
April 22, 2025 - July 11, 2025
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
Fort Worth, TX
Past
September 26, 2022 - April 1, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
September 26, 2022 - April 1, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
January 6, 2022 - September 1, 2022
ROBINHOOD FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165998
Westlake, TX
Past
December 15, 2015 - December 14, 2021
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 281958
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
September 1, 2015 - December 14, 2021
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
August 31, 2015 - December 15, 2015
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3641
FT WORTH, TX
Past
April 19, 2011 - April 29, 2015
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 106352
ADDISON, TX
Past
April 19, 2011 - April 29, 2015
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 129035
ADDISON, TX
Past
May 29, 2008 - March 14, 2011
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
LEWISVILLE, TX
Past
May 17, 2007 - March 14, 2011
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
LEWISVILLE, TX
Past
November 7, 2006 - May 3, 2007
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
FORT WORTH, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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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
Texas(10/30/2025)
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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