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Avinesh K. Shankar

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CRD#: 6232970
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Professional summary

Avinesh K. Shankar was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Avinesh is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2013. Prior to being barred, Avinesh had worked at 3 firms, which includes PRUCO SECURITIES LLC., PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS INC., BBVA SECURITIES INC..

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Avinesh K Shankar | Avinesh Shankar | Avinesh Kumar Shankar

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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None

Experience

Past

October 10, 2019 - March 13, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

October 9, 2019 - March 13, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

June 21, 2016 - September 24, 2019

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
Lodi, CA
Past

October 30, 2013 - September 24, 2019

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
LODI, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/20/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/30/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/3/2015
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/30/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
DEPEW, SCOTT EMORYELECTED MANAGER2820574
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
MCGRATH, SHANE THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4458909
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures

Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/22/2023
Cover Page
Report
12/22/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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