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Donna J. Benton
GWN SECURITIES
SUNRISE BEACH, TX
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CRD#: 1467988
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Professional summary
Donna Jo Benton is a registered financial professional currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Sunrise Beach, Texas.
Donna is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Donna has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 22, 2016 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
SUNRISE BEACH, TX
Past
October 13, 2003 - June 23, 2016
LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 30999
SUNRISE BEACH, TX
Past
June 10, 2002 - October 10, 2003
INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 20289
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past
August 5, 1998 - June 10, 2002
CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past
April 14, 1997 - August 5, 1998
CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 629
CARMEL, IN
Past
June 1, 1987 - April 14, 1997
CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.
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
Arkansas(8/31/2023)
RR
Florida(3/16/2022)
RR
Georgia(9/13/2021)
RR
Kansas(6/22/2016)
RR
Nebraska(9/11/2018)
RR
New Jersey(6/30/2021)
RR
Texas(6/22/2016)
RR
Virginia(3/18/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORK | OWNER | |
| BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP | 1769643 |
| CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | 1754065 |
| RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARD | CFO FINOP VP | 1997994 |
| WALSH, DENIS STEPHEN | CEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT | 1124278 |
| WALSH, MARY THERESE | SECRETARY | 2829444 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 64,207 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,650,274,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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