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Geoffrey T. Genovese

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CRD#: 1243760
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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.

Geoffrey Thomas Genovese, who also goes by Geoff Genovese, Jeff Genovese, was a registered financial advisor .

Geoffrey is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1984. Geoffrey had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Geoff Genovese | Jeff Genovese

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

March 5, 2014 - December 26, 2014

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

February 13, 2014 - December 26, 2014

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

January 21, 2010 - January 30, 2014

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
RED BANK, NJ
Past

January 23, 2004 - February 2, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

April 10, 2003 - February 2, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

July 24, 2002 - September 30, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
SPRING LAKE, NJ
Past

July 8, 1993 - September 30, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 1991 - March 31, 1992

MID-STATE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10266
RED BANK, NJ
Past

January 8, 1987 - January 4, 1991

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 31, 1985 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

January 31, 1985 - January 28, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

March 5, 1984 - December 20, 1984

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/30/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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)
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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)


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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

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Company Information


WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 20626

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