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Adam B. Gordon

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Southfield, MI 48034
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CRD#: 5791841
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Professional summary


Adam Benjamin Gordon, CFP®, who also goes by Adam B Gordon, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Southfield, Michigan.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Adam has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Adam B Gordon

Other business activities


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1) INSURANCE BROKER- PRODUCTS OTHER THAN GUARDIAN, Start Date: 06/03/2010, Address: 29800 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48034, 10 Total Hours per month, 10 during securities trading hours, Investment related, More than 10% annual compensation, 2) Picasso Distribution, LLC-sell empty electronic oral vaporizers to wholesalers, Start Date: 11/02/2023, Address: TBD, 6 Total Hours per month, 0 during securities trading hours, Not investment related, Less than 10% annual compensation

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
CFP®

Experience


Current

April 1, 2020 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 29800 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Southfield, MI
Current

April 1, 2020 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 29800 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Southfield, MI
Past

April 25, 2013 - April 15, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
TROY, MI
Past

March 8, 2011 - April 15, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
TROY, MI

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".
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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


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
(7/1/2022)
IAR
Alabama
(7/1/2022)
RR
Arizona
(9/19/2022)
IAR
Arizona
(10/5/2022)
RR
California
(2/15/2023)
IAR
California
(2/15/2023)
RR
Colorado
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(4/1/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(2/16/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(2/16/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/14/2022)
IAR
Florida
(12/15/2022)
RR
Georgia
(3/25/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(3/28/2022)
RR
Illinois
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(4/1/2020)
RR
Indiana
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Indiana
(4/1/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(10/9/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(10/9/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/9/2020)
RR
Michigan
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Michigan
(4/1/2020)
RR
Missouri
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Missouri
(4/1/2020)
RR
Montana
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Montana
(4/2/2020)
RR
Nevada
(6/21/2022)
IAR
Nevada
(6/29/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/1/2020)
IAR
New Hampshire
(4/1/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/27/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/27/2023)
RR
Ohio
(1/15/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(1/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/7/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/7/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(9/10/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Texas
(4/1/2020)
RR
Utah
(1/14/2021)
IAR
Utah
(1/19/2021)
RR
Vermont
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Vermont
(4/2/2020)
RR
Virginia
(4/1/2020)
IAR
Virginia
(4/1/2020)
RR
Washington
(6/7/2021)
IAR
Washington
(6/7/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(9/18/2025)
IAR
West Virginia
(9/22/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/3/2021)
IAR
Wisconsin
(8/3/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/15/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAS FORM ADV REVISED FIRM BROCHURE (3/19/2025)

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
Cover Page
01/22/2025
11/15/2023

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Company Information


PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173Southfield, MI 48034

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