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Douglas J. Gribin

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
Fort Myers, FL 33912
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CRD#: 801343
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Professional summary


Douglas J Gribin, who also goes by Douglas Joseph Gribin, is a registered financial professional currently at PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Douglas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. Douglas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Douglas Joseph Gribin

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.
1. FOOTSY SOUTH, INC. (S CORP) Condo rental Start: 01/01/2007 Address: 14021 Metropolis Ave Fort Myers Florida 0 hrs per month Investment related 2. Temple Beth El Legacy Development of legacy gifts to the temple. These gifts are designate in the event of death. Start: 05/10/2010 Address: Temple Beth El, Winkler Rd., Fort Myers, Florida Hrs per month - Tot/Bus: 2/1 Not investment related 3. Success Through Mentoring Board member for Success Through Mentoring Group Start: 03/26/2018 Address: 14021 Metropolis Ave Fort Myers, Florida 3391 1 non bus hr per month Not investment related 4. HSJ Pulse therapy, LLC Managing Member for animal therapy service. No active roll. Owner of LLC. Start: 02/22/2018 Address: 14270 Royal Harbour Ct Unit 320; Ft. Myers, FL 33908 0 hrs per month Not investment related 5) Paramount Board of Directors-Condominium board Treasurer, no money or funds will be handled Start: 02/01/2021 Address: 14270 Royal Harbour Ct Unit 320; Ft. Myers, FL 33908 4 hours per month, 2 during securities trading hours Not investment related No annual compensation

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 3, 1999 - Present

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 14021 Metropolis Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33912
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46173
Fort Myers, FL
Past

April 30, 2001 - October 22, 2024

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

September 6, 1990 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 1988 - June 10, 1988

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

October 16, 1984 - March 17, 1987

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

December 5, 1983 - September 7, 1990

W.D.R. EQUITY RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14241
Past

July 25, 1983 - January 2, 1988

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682
Past

December 2, 1974 - October 25, 1982

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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.

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
Florida
(5/3/1999)
RR
New Jersey
(5/3/1999)
RR
New York
(5/3/1999)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/16/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/21/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 46173Fort Myers, FL 33912

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