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Herman H. Ward

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CRD#: 1628966
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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.

Herman Hulon Ward, who also goes by Herman H Ward, Herman Hulon Ward Jr, Sonny Ward Jr, Sonny Ward, was a registered financial professional .

Herman is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Herman had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Herman H Ward | Herman Hulon Ward Jr | Sonny Ward Jr | Sonny Ward

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

June 12, 2012 - November 29, 2012

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30933
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 4, 2009 - May 28, 2010

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

April 21, 2005 - March 5, 2009

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

February 4, 2003 - December 17, 2004

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

February 4, 2003 - December 17, 2004

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 9, 2001 - July 1, 2002

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

August 29, 2000 - July 10, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

May 3, 1999 - August 21, 2000

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 5, 1999 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1997 - December 9, 1998

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

June 18, 1997 - December 9, 1998

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

August 19, 1992 - December 9, 1998

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 19, 1992 - December 9, 1998

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 6, 1992 - August 24, 1992

FIRST FINANCIAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13642
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 1, 1991 - June 5, 1992

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 13, 1987 - June 7, 1989

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

March 13, 1987 - June 7, 1989

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/13/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WC
WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.
PB & T FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933 / SEC#: , 8-45235

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2005 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone number
(614) 436-0231
Established
Texas since 09/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WCS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1825995
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER/FINOP1825995

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts45
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 24,955,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933

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