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Anthony G. Lavarda

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Naperville, IL
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CRD#: 1558194
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Professional summary


Anthony George Lavarda is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Naperville, Illinois.

Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Anthony has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) St Raphael Lame Ducks. Not Investment Related. 1806 Winola Ct., Naperville, IL 60565. Start Date: 1995. Founder of prayer and social service group. Approx. hrs/month: 2. 0 during securities trading. (2) First Naper Financial Services, LLC. Investment Related. Start Date 6/2007. 1806 Winola Ct, Naperville, IL 60565. dba name for registered representative activities. Approx. hrs/mo. 300. Approx. hrs. during securities trading: 5 per day.

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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

September 8, 2009 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Naperville, IL
Current

August 18, 2009 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Naperville, IL
Past

February 1, 2007 - August 18, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

January 19, 2007 - August 18, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

November 1, 2001 - January 24, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

June 29, 1992 - January 24, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

September 4, 1990 - June 30, 1992

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 24, 1986 - September 4, 1990

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

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
Georgia
(4/1/2016)
RR
Illinois
(8/18/2009)
IAR
Illinois
(9/8/2009)
RR
Indiana
(2/21/2024)
RR
Michigan
(7/7/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/18/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/1/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/15/1987
National Commodity Futures Examination
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
Small
# 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

WORLD EQUITY GROUP ADV PART II A (12/23/2025)

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#: 29087Naperville, IL

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