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Guy J. Abbanat

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Coral Springs, FL
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CRD#: 1235698
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Professional summary


Guy James Abbanat, who also goes by Guy Abanata, Guy Abbanat, Guy Albanata, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Coral Springs, Florida.

Guy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Guy has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Aliases


Guy Abanata | Guy Abbanat | Guy Albanata

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 2, 2012 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Coral Springs, FL
Current

June 1, 2011 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Coral Springs, FL
Past

May 2, 2011 - July 20, 2012

PEREGRINE DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 155820
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

January 21, 2011 - May 4, 2011

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146053
CEDAR FALLS, IA
Past

November 10, 2010 - May 2, 2011

CONCORDIUS CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 142852
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

January 2, 2009 - November 5, 2010

BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134631
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 2, 2009 - November 5, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

June 30, 2006 - January 20, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 30, 2006 - January 20, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

March 20, 1984 - July 5, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

December 12, 1983 - July 5, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CORAL SPRINGS, FL

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".
WE
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
COMPASS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. | UNITED FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | PRAXIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIDWAY WEALTH PARTNERS | MARTIN JAMES INVESTMENT & TAX MANAGEMENT LLC | INFINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FOUR POINTS ADVISORY

CRD#: 29087 / SEC#: 801-56328, 8-44088

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/26/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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
Arizona
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Arizona
(1/19/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/18/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(6/1/2011)
RR
Florida
(7/1/2011)
IAR
Florida
(11/2/2012)
RR
Georgia
(7/15/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(7/16/2025)
RR
Illinois
(6/2/2011)
IAR
Illinois
(10/2/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/4/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/18/2013)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/1/2022)
RR
New York
(6/1/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(1/4/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/10/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/2/2011)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/5/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/27/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/11/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WE
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
COMPASS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. | UNITED FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | PRAXIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIDWAY WEALTH PARTNERS | MARTIN JAMES INVESTMENT & TAX MANAGEMENT LLC | INFINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FOUR POINTS ADVISORY

CRD#: 29087 / SEC#: 801-56328, 8-44088

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/26/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 N Martingale Road Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
425 N Martingale Road Suite 1200, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(847) 342-1700
Established
Illinois since 09/13/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
170

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADHESION PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (5/20/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOWNER
DUDAS, STEPHEN STANLEYPRESIDENT4820047
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2367293
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2478952
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,151
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 944,844,374

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12

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Company Information


WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087Coral Springs, FL

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