Charles Buffington
Charles Buffington is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Park Avenue Securities LLC, based in Athens, GA, with 36 years of industry experience. Charles operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 71,074 clients with $15B in assets under management.
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Park Avenue Securities (PAS) offers investment management through various programs. Some programs charge an all-inclusive bundled fee based on the value of your investments. This fee covers investment advice, trading, and other administrative costs. Fees vary depending on the specific program you choose. PAS also offers a digital advisory program called VestWise with a lower fee structure. PAS representatives are compensated for servicing your accounts, and this compensation may be more than if you paid separately for investment advice and brokerage services.
Location
649-7 S.Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Charles utilizes Innovative Underwriters to provide insurance services when Guardian products are insufficient for clients' needs. This activity requires minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Park Avenue Securities LLC
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Peachtree Planning Advisors, INC.
Peachtree Planning Advisors, INC.
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
The Lincoln National Life Insurance CompanyBroker
Allmerica Investments, INC.Broker
State Registrations6 states
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