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John W. Stansberry

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CRD#: 1071666
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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.

John Wayne Stansberry, who also goes by Wayne Stansberry, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Wayne Stansberry

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

January 7, 2004 - January 11, 2021

BG WORLDWIDE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 121735
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 9, 2003 - December 31, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 3, 2003 - March 19, 2003

BG WORLDWIDE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 121735
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

June 8, 2001 - December 31, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 21, 1998 - December 31, 1999

WESTPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 38449
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

April 9, 1996 - February 20, 1998

INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17774
PETALUMA, CA
Past

January 6, 1994 - May 23, 1994

CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29094
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 16, 1992 - November 23, 1993

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 13, 1986 - September 15, 1992

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 20, 1982 - February 1, 1985

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

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CRD#: 7420

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/18/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BG WORLDWIDE SECURITIES, INC.
BG WORLDWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | BGI SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 121735 / SEC#: , 8-65440

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
340 North Westlake Blvd., Suite 160, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Mailing Address
340 North Westlake Blvd., Suite 160, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone number
(310) 551-2800
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BENEFITS GROUP WORLDWIDE, INC.OWNER
ONESTO, RICHARD ERNESTPFO, POO, FINOP2453096
SHOR, ROBERT EDWARDPRESIDENT, CCO1701164
SHOR, ROBERT EDWARDPRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER1701164
SWEENEY, BRIAN PATRICKPRINCIPAL4174087

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Company Information


BG WORLDWIDE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 121735

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