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Nicholas Franco

20 Years of Experience
2 DisclosuresBroker

Nicholas Franco is a registered investment advisor at Park Avenue Investment Advisory, LLC, based in Staten Island, NY, with 20 years of industry experience. Nicholas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Insurance Planning, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 255 clients with $98M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
13 advisors
Number of Clients
255 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$385K average
Assets Under Management
$98.3M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

PAA offers investment management through various programs. Fees are based on the value of your account and may be negotiable. The total client fee consists of an advisor fee, a platform fee, and a strategy fee (if applicable). The platform fee is tiered, decreasing as your assets increase. The maximum annual client fee is 3%.

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Location

6939 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Financial
March 2020
Final
Customer Dispute
July 2003
Denied
Other Business Activities

Nicholas is involved with BiondCoaching LLC, providing a structural process for balancing behavioral and financial needs of clients, and Nicholas Consulting, LLC, created to facilitate payment for marketing expenses and tax benefits. Both activities require minimal time and are not investment related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Park Avenue Investment Advisory, LLC
September 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLC
April 2019 - Present · 7 yrs
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
March 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Foresters Advisory Services, LLC
October 2014 - November 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Foresters Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2011 - November 2018 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Chelsea Financial ServicesBroker
May 2010 - November 2010 · 6 mos
Vfinance Investments, INCBroker
March 2008 - May 2008 · 2 mos
J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C.Broker
October 2002 - March 2006 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Grayson Financial LLCBroker
August 2001 - November 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos
J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C.Broker
January 2001 - August 2001 · 7 mos
State Registrations21 states
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Exams
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