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Michael H. Watts
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES
Greenville, SC 29601
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CRD#: 728078
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Professional summary
Michael H Watts, who also goes by Michael Hayne Watts, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Hayne Watts
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 7, 2004 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 233 N. Main Street Suite 202, Greenville, SC 29601RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Greenville, SC
Current
May 3, 1999 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 233 N. Main Street Suite 202, Greenville, SC 29601RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Greenville, SC
Past
January 4, 1989 - May 3, 1999
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 28, 1988 - December 31, 1988
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
Past
June 3, 1987 - November 17, 1988
FOCUS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15023
Past
December 11, 1986 - June 26, 1987
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6403
Past
June 29, 1983 - December 20, 1986
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
Past
April 15, 1981 - October 20, 1982
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7110
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
Georgia(12/22/2025)
IAR
Georgia(12/23/2025)
RR
North Carolina(12/22/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(12/22/2025)
RR
South Carolina(5/3/1999)
IAR
South Carolina(4/7/2004)
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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Company Information
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 46173Greenville, SC 29601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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