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Charles I. Bearce
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES
Pittsford, NY 14534
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CRD#: 5472314
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Professional summary
Charles Ian Bearce, who also goes by Charles Bearce, Charles Elliot, Charlie Elliot, Charles Ian Elliot Bearce, Charles Ian Elliot-bearce, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Pittsford, New York.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Charles has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
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Yes
Aliases
Charles Bearce | Charles Elliot | Charlie Elliot | Charles Ian Elliot Bearce | Charles Ian Elliot-Bearce
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 16, 2021 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 69 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Pittsford, NY
Current
March 9, 2020 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 69 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY 14534RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Pittsford, NY
Past
February 18, 2016 - March 13, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
ROCHESTER, NY
Past
November 19, 2012 - January 26, 2016
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
FAIRPORT, NY
Past
January 23, 2008 - November 13, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(1/6/2021)
RR
Connecticut(1/13/2022)
RR
Florida(3/9/2020)
RR
Idaho(1/19/2022)
RR
Illinois(1/19/2022)
RR
Kentucky(1/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(7/19/2021)
RR
Michigan(1/13/2022)
RR
Minnesota(1/13/2022)
RR
Nevada(1/19/2022)
RR
New Jersey(2/11/2025)
RR
New York(3/9/2020)
IAR
New York(4/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina(1/6/2021)
RR
Ohio(6/10/2021)
IAR
Ohio(6/10/2021)
RR
Oregon(2/4/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/9/2020)
RR
South Carolina(1/6/2021)
RR
Texas(1/5/2022)
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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Company Information
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173Pittsford, NY 14534TRUST BUT VERIFY
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