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David H. Sonnenberg

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CRD#: 831818
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David H Sonnenberg, who also goes by David Howard Sonnenberg, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. David had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Howard Sonnenberg

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 7, 2009 - October 3, 2019

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 18, 2008 - October 1, 2009

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

August 23, 2005 - October 1, 2009

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

January 21, 2004 - September 7, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

October 4, 2001 - January 20, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 2001 - October 26, 2001

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 25, 1997 - April 20, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 1997 - July 16, 1997

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 12, 1996 - February 21, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

April 7, 1992 - February 8, 1996

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 6, 1990 - December 6, 1991

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 23, 1990 - July 11, 1990

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1989 - March 23, 1990

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

November 19, 1986 - August 11, 1989

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 23, 1984 - October 29, 1986

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Past

April 7, 1978 - August 23, 1978

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

January 3, 1977 - June 25, 1977

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/3/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/20/1976
Registered Representative Examination

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#: 46173

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