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Sherwin Shenfeld

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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CRD#: 1424650
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Professional summary


Sherwin Shenfeld is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Sherwin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Sherwin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 22 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.
1. JULIE MICHAEL, LTD, INVESTMENT RELATED, Started 10-1981, Approx 70 hrs/mo, 10 during trading hrs, 2035 LINDEN AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035, FINANCIAL PLANNING, PRESIDENT, Duties: Financial Planning 2. SHENFELD & CO, LTD, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, Started 9-1989, Approx 175 hrs/mo, 40 during trading hours, 85 REVERE DR, STE F, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062, Nature: CPA FIRM, Position: PRESIDENT, Duties: CPA 3. MERVANA, INC., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, Started 9/1999, Approx. 35 hrs/mo, 5 during trading hours, 85 REVERE DRIVE, STE F, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062, Nature: ART DEALER, Position: PRESIDENT, Duties: ART DEALER/Buy and Sell art.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 13, 2010 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1650 N. Arlington Heights Road, Ste 206, Arlington Heights, IL 60004Office #2: 85 Revere Drive Suite F, Northbrook, IL 60062
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Arlington Heights, IL
Current

August 9, 2010 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1650 N. Arlington Heights Road, Ste 206, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

June 8, 1987 - August 6, 2010

PALADIN MARKET ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13281
PALATINE, IL
Past

January 9, 1986 - March 25, 1987

WYCOMBE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15154

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
California
(8/9/2010)
RR
Illinois
(8/9/2010)
IAR
Illinois
(9/13/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(9/10/2012)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/9/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 29087Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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