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Laurence A. Bransgrove
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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CRD#: 6231580
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Professional summary
Laurence A Bransgrove, who also goes by Laurence Austin Bransgrove, Austin Bransgrove, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Fort Worth, Texas.
Laurence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Laurence has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Laurence Austin Bransgrove | Austin Bransgrove
Other business activities
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1) Bransgrove Brothers LLC-Negotiate contracts, plan business strategies, manage accounting records, and oversee tax filings. Start: 03/01/2013 Address: 937 W Redbud Dr, Hurst, TX 76053 5 total hours per month, 3 during securities trading hours Investment related Less than 10% annual compensation 2). Marketing/branding under Wealth Advisory Group-Market myself under the Wealth Advisory Group LLC name Start: 08/13/2013 Address: 355 Lexington Ave, 9th Floor; New York, NY 10017 15 total hours per month, 15 during securities trading hours Investment related No compensation 3) Soliciting non-Guardian insurance-Solicit Non-Guardian Insurance products, such as Life, Disability, Long Term Care, and Group Health and Annuities. Start: 08/13/2013 Address: 3100 W 7th St Suite 350 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 5 total hours per month, 5 during securities trading hours Investment related More than 10% annual compensation
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 6, 2014 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 6000 Western Place Suite 120, Fort Worth, TX 76107RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Fort Worth, TX
Current
March 10, 2014 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 6000 Western Place Suite 120, Fort Worth, TX 76107RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Fort Worth, TX
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
Alabama(2/6/2025)
IAR
Alabama(2/6/2025)
RR
Arizona(5/8/2018)
IAR
Arizona(6/12/2018)
RR
California(11/7/2017)
IAR
California(11/7/2017)
RR
Colorado(5/6/2014)
IAR
Colorado(5/6/2014)
RR
Connecticut(10/9/2018)
IAR
Connecticut(10/9/2018)
RR
District of Columbia(7/28/2023)
IAR
District of Columbia(8/7/2023)
RR
Florida(11/9/2018)
IAR
Florida(11/13/2018)
RR
Georgia(5/23/2025)
IAR
Georgia(5/27/2025)
RR
Hawaii(9/7/2018)
IAR
Hawaii(10/9/2018)
RR
Illinois(5/26/2023)
IAR
Illinois(6/2/2023)
RR
Indiana(1/20/2022)
IAR
Indiana(1/21/2022)
RR
Kansas(7/22/2021)
IAR
Kansas(7/26/2021)
RR
Louisiana(9/9/2025)
IAR
Louisiana(9/11/2025)
RR
Maryland(4/30/2020)
IAR
Maryland(4/30/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(4/20/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts(4/22/2021)
RR
Michigan(3/22/2022)
IAR
Michigan(3/23/2022)
RR
Missouri(11/9/2023)
IAR
Missouri(11/9/2023)
RR
Montana(9/13/2018)
IAR
Montana(9/14/2018)
RR
Nevada(12/18/2020)
RR
New Jersey(5/8/2014)
IAR
New Jersey(11/8/2017)
RR
New York(4/16/2014)
IAR
New York(4/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina(7/22/2022)
IAR
North Carolina(7/29/2022)
RR
Ohio(4/25/2025)
IAR
Ohio(4/25/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(7/22/2021)
IAR
Oklahoma(7/22/2021)
RR
Oregon(2/14/2023)
IAR
Oregon(2/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/5/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania(3/5/2019)
RR
Rhode Island(7/17/2025)
IAR
Rhode Island(7/17/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(5/13/2024)
RR
South Carolina(5/15/2024)
RR
Tennessee(9/10/2020)
RR
Texas(4/20/2015)
IAR
Texas(4/20/2015)
RR
Vermont(1/14/2022)
IAR
Vermont(1/14/2022)
RR
Virginia(1/10/2022)
IAR
Virginia(1/10/2022)
RR
Washington(9/6/2018)
IAR
Washington(9/7/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(5/22/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin(5/22/2023)
RR
Wyoming(7/23/2019)
IAR
Wyoming(8/7/2019)
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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