Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
14 advisors
Number of Clients
255 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$385K average
Assets Under Management
$98.3M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K

PAA charges an asset-based wrap fee, not impacted by trading levels. The maximum annual client fee is 3%, negotiable and tailored to services. The fee covers advisor, platform, and strategy components. Platform fees are tiered based on assets (see table). For Rep as PM accounts sub-advised by APA, a .15% fee is paid to APA. The advisory fee excludes fund expenses and other charges. Discounts on the minimum advisory fee are not generally available. Minimum account sizes: $50,000 for SMA/UMA, $25,000 for Rep as PM.

Areas of Practice
Investment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

6939 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY, 10309

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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 · 4 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLC
April 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLC Broker
March 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos
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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