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Thomas S. Groeniger

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CRD#: 1160538
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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.

Thomas Spencer Groeniger, who also goes by Tom Groeniger, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Thomas had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Groeniger

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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None

Experience


Past

January 15, 2014 - September 1, 2015

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 15, 2014 - September 1, 2015

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 11, 2007 - December 31, 2013

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
POWELL, OH
Past

May 22, 2002 - December 31, 2006

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
POWELL, OH
Past

March 13, 2002 - December 31, 2006

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
POWELL, OH
Past

April 23, 2001 - December 14, 2001

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

November 21, 1997 - March 6, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 25, 1996 - September 8, 1997

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

May 10, 1993 - November 14, 1995

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 20, 1987 - December 31, 1989

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

August 7, 1986 - October 16, 1987

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Past

December 18, 1984 - August 21, 1986

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

August 23, 1984 - November 7, 1984

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
Past

June 14, 1984 - September 30, 1987

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Past

August 30, 1983 - February 22, 1984

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/17/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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

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Company Information


GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929

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