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Malcolm E. Douglas

GWN SECURITIES
Hauppauge, NY 11788
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CRD#: 1422156
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Professional summary


Malcolm Ernest Douglas is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Hauppauge, New York.

Malcolm is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Malcolm has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
QUIXTAR DISTRIBUTOR - AAA LONG ISLAND REALITY CORP- DIRECTOR. DOUGLAS SMITH CONSULTANTS - ADVISOR THREE SQUARES AND A STAR MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC POSITION: CEO/PRESIDENT NATURE: WE SPECIALIZE IN PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO COMPANIES, CHURCHES AND CIVIC GROUPS WHO REQUIRE EXPERTISE IN PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTERING OF GROUP INSURANCE PRODUCTS. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/01/2011 ADDRESS: 122 EAST 42 ND ST, 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10168 DESCRIPTION: I AM THE CEO AND PRESIDENT. IT IS MY JOB TO SEEK OUT ORGANIZATIONS NEEDING OUR SERVICES. LOWER HUDSON VALLEY CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT POSITION: PRESIDENT AND CEO NATURE: LHVCE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MENTORING AND ROLE MODELS TO CHILDREN IN THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY AREA OF NEW YORK. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 2 START DATE: 04/01/2008 ADDRESS: PO BOX 2366, HEMPSTEAD NY 11550 DESCRIPTION: MENTORING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN. MALCOLM DOUGLAS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. POSITION: PRESIDENT AND CEO NATURE: INSURANCE SALES INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 5 START DATE: 03/01/2011 ADDRESS: 1300 VETERANS HWY., SUITE 210, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE SALES LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: Executive Director NATURE: Selling group life insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/01/2011 ADDRESS: 454 West 155th St., New York NY 10032, United States DESCRIPTION: My role was to market the plan to members throughout NY at our annual and semi-annual meetings. CGAA, Inc., Is Investment Related, DBA, Financial Professional, 07/30/2004,160 hours per month, 160 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, Securities DBA used in conjunction with Investment Sales.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 31, 2021 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 1300 Veterans Highway Suite 210, Hauppauge, NY 11788
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Hauppauge, NY
Current

July 30, 2004 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 1300 Veterans Highway Suite 210, Hauppauge, NY 11788
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Hauppauge, NY
Past

August 11, 1997 - July 30, 2004

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

January 1, 1994 - August 4, 1997

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

May 28, 1986 - January 1, 1994

LEGEND CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4149
PALM BEACH GARDENS, 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".
GS
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
(10/10/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(6/11/2020)
RR
Delaware
(5/23/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/13/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/15/2016)
RR
Georgia
(5/7/2014)
RR
Maryland
(1/17/2025)
RR
Nevada
(5/12/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/12/2005)
RR
New York
(7/30/2004)
IAR
New York
(3/31/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(8/22/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/8/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/25/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/23/2007)
RR
West Virginia
(9/22/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/5/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
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#: 128929Hauppauge, NY 11788

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