AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
MT

Maria M. Tanner

WORLD INVESTMENTS
Oldsmar, FL
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1173600
MT

Professional summary

Maria Margaret Tanner, who also goes by Maria Giordano, Maria Giordano Tanner, Maria Giordano Margaret Tanner, Maria Margaret Tanner, Maria Yost, is a registered financial professional currently at WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Oldsmar, Florida.

Maria is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Maria has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Maria Giordano | Maria Giordano Tanner | Maria Giordano Margaret Tanner | Maria Margaret Tanner | Maria Yost

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Maria Margaret Tanner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

November 5, 2024 - Present

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
Oldsmar, FL
Past

September 21, 2021 - October 31, 2025

PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 283952
Oldsmar, FL
Past

May 15, 2019 - September 15, 2021

IFP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297287
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 29, 2018 - May 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 29, 2016 - April 24, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 16, 2012 - March 1, 2016

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 30, 2010 - June 20, 2012

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13366
LAKELAND, FL
Past

July 8, 2004 - October 6, 2008

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 1, 2003 - July 21, 2004

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 10, 2002 - March 21, 2003

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

April 30, 2001 - May 25, 2001

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

November 18, 1997 - January 25, 1999

LEWIS & CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22687
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 18, 1997 - January 25, 1999

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 19, 1986 - January 25, 1999

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
(10/31/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/6/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/4/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/15/1986
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 12/8/1986
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/12/1986
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

WI
WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC
COLTS NECK WHY T&T SECURITIES, INC. | WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC | WORLD INVESTMENTS, INC. | WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS POTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES,DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS ADVISORY SERVICES | NASD SPELLING ERROR - POTFOLIO SHOULD BE PORTFOLIO | INNOVATIVE MARKET TRENDS | FREEMAN & VANNAUKER | FFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 20626 / SEC#: 801-56426, 8-38377

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Mailing Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Phone number
(732) 758-9300
Established
New Jersey since 09/30/2025
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
217

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES ADV PART 2 FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WIA CORPORATE BUYER, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINOP4424794
CURLEY, JONATHAN EPRESIDENT827148
TOOLE, BARRY PCCO3142901

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,734,780,346

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Arbitration2
Bond1

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 20626Oldsmar, FL

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Maria Tanner

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics