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Eric G. Koch

WORLD INVESTMENTS
Ramsey, NJ 07446-2558
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CRD#: 1697095
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Professional summary


Eric George Koch, who also goes by Eric G Koch, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Ramsey, New Jersey.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Eric G Koch

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.BERRY VERDUIN & KOCH 190 FRANKLIN AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 PARTNER IN CPA FIRM SINCE 1987 PERFORMING CLIENT SERVICES/ADMINSTRATIVE DUTIES; 250 HRS. MO. EVEN DURING TRADING HRS. 2.FRANKLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 190 FRANKLIN AVE. RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 OWNER FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES ALL REVENUES GENERATED BY COMMISSION EARNED AS A REGISTERED REP BY THE PRINCIPALS ERIC KOCH & DOUGLAS VERDUIN. 3.FFP INSURANCE 872 POOLE AVE, HAZLET, NJ INSURANCE AGENT 11/14/14 HEALTH LIFE AND ANNUITIES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 10, 2004 - Present

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 48 South Franklin Turnpike Suite 300, Ramsey, NJ 07446-2558
BD
CRD#: 20626
Ramsey, NJ
Current

September 10, 2004 - Present

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 847 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
BD
CRD#: 20626
Bayonne, NJ
Past

November 5, 2002 - January 31, 2005

ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 110709
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

July 8, 1997 - September 27, 2004

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

September 14, 1995 - July 22, 1997

C. J. M. PLANNING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5698
POMPTON LAKES, NJ
Past

September 28, 1987 - November 1, 1989

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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

IAR
Connecticut
(6/11/2018)
RR
Delaware
(1/7/2014)
IAR
Delaware
(1/16/2014)
RR
Florida
(9/10/2004)
IAR
Florida
(1/9/2014)
RR
Georgia
(11/15/2006)
IAR
Georgia
(11/27/2018)
RR
Maryland
(8/2/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(9/10/2004)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/10/2004)
RR
New York
(9/10/2004)
RR
Texas
(8/2/2017)
RR
Vermont
(11/15/2006)
RR
Virginia
(1/7/2014)
IAR
Virginia
(1/8/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/5/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WI
WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC
COLTS NECK WHY T&T SECURITIES, INC. | WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC | WORLD INVESTMENTS, INC. | WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS POTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES,DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS ADVISORY SERVICES | NASD SPELLING ERROR - POTFOLIO SHOULD BE PORTFOLIO | INNOVATIVE MARKET TRENDS | FREEMAN & VANNAUKER | FFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 20626 / SEC#: 801-56426, 8-38377

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Mailing Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Phone number
(732) 758-9300
Established
New Jersey since 09/30/2025
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
217

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES ADV PART 2 FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WIA CORPORATE BUYER, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINOP4424794
CURLEY, JONATHAN EPRESIDENT827148
TOOLE, BARRY PCCO3142901

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,734,780,346

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 20626Ramsey, NJ 07446-2558

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