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Odoll V. Williams

GWN SECURITIES
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
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CRD#: 1099141
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Professional summary


Odoll Van Williams JR, who also goes by O V Williams Jr, Odoll Van Williams Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Odoll is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Odoll has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


O V Williams Jr | Odoll Van Williams Jr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
CLASS ROOM INSTRUCTOR; CLASS ROOM INSTRUCTOR; 4/25/2012; 32; 32; CLASS ROOM INSTRUCTOR FOR LICENSE PREPARATION CLASS FOR THE STATE OF FL PL 2-15 EXAM NAME OF ENTITY:WILLIAMS O`DOLL-RENTAL; No; 429 N RIDGEWOOD AVE; DAYTONA BEACH; FL; 32114; RENTAL PROPERTIES; OWNER; 1/1/2006; 1; 0; MAINTAIN RENTAL PROPERTIES AND COLLECT REN NAME OF ENTITY:SUCCESSFUL MONEY MANAGEMENT, INC; No; 1601 MASON AVE; DAYTON BEACH; FL; 32117; TAX PREP/FINANCIAL PLANNING; CORP PRESIDENT/OWNER; 4/1/1987; 80; 0; PROCESSING AND PREP TAXES AND RETIREMENT PLANNING NAME OF ENTITY:HBCU, INC; No; 1601 MASON AVE; DAYTON BEACH; FL; 32117; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; PRESIDENT & SENIOR PARTNER; 12/1/2006; 160; 140; SALE AND SERVICE INSURANCE,SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS NAME OF ENTITY:OV Williams & Associates, INC; Yes; 1601 MASON AVE; DAYTON BEACH; FL; 32117; FINANCIAL SERVICES/dba; PRESIDENT/OWNER; 12/1/1981; 160; 160; SALE AND SERVICE OF FIXED INSURANCE,SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS INDEPENDANT INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: Independent Life Insurance Agent NATURE: Advising existing and potential clients of the needs for life insurance for estate, legacy and retirement needs. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/01/1979 ADDRESS: 1601 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach FL 32117, United States DESCRIPTION: I advise and sell fixed, indexed, universal, variable and whole life insurance to existing and potential clients. I also sell fixed, variable, indexed and equity-indexed annuities to and for existing and potential clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 22, 2019 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 1601 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32117
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Daytona Beach, FL
Current

May 21, 2019 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 1601 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32117
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Daytona Beach, FL
Past

December 23, 2010 - May 22, 2019

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

December 17, 2010 - May 22, 2019

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

July 6, 2004 - December 31, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

June 30, 2004 - December 31, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

September 25, 2001 - January 28, 2002

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 19, 1997 - July 8, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

November 19, 1997 - June 30, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 14, 1997 - November 20, 1997

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 629
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 26, 1996 - April 14, 1997

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 22, 1993 - December 31, 1994

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

March 1, 1991 - January 19, 1996

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 1, 1990 - September 12, 1990

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 25, 1990 - March 1, 1991

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 16, 1986 - April 3, 1989

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 1, 1985 - August 19, 1986

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882

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".
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GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(5/6/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/21/2019)
IAR
Florida
(5/22/2019)
RR
Georgia
(5/21/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(5/21/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Mailing Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Phone number
(561) 472-2700
Established
Florida since 05/12/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
744

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/11/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORKOWNER
BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP1769643
CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING1754065
RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARDCFO FINOP VP1997994
WALSH, DENIS STEPHENCEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT1124278
WALSH, MARY THERESESECRETARY2829444

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64,207
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,650,274,405

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

Red Flags


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Company Information


GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929Daytona Beach, FL 32117

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