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Walter L. Mcbay

GWN SECURITIES
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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CRD#: 1714999
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Professional summary


Walter Leo Mcbay JR, who also goes by Walter Leo Mcbay, is a registered financial professional currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Walter is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Walter has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Walter Leo Mcbay

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 26, 2004 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

April 22, 1996 - December 31, 2003

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

July 27, 1993 - April 2, 1996

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 6, 1990 - October 6, 1995

LEGEND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14454
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

October 21, 1987 - December 31, 1993

LEGEND CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4149
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

April 11, 1987 - December 31, 2003

PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 110825
WEST PALM BEACH, FL

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".
GS
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
Arizona
(4/5/2004)
RR
Arkansas
(7/12/2004)
RR
California
(1/26/2004)
RR
Colorado
(5/28/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(1/23/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/26/2004)
RR
Georgia
(1/26/2004)
RR
Hawaii
(2/15/2007)
RR
Indiana
(1/7/2005)
RR
Iowa
(1/26/2004)
RR
Kansas
(7/12/2004)
RR
Kentucky
(7/12/2004)
RR
Louisiana
(12/13/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/15/2004)
RR
Michigan
(1/29/2004)
RR
Mississippi
(7/15/2004)
RR
Missouri
(5/28/2015)
RR
Montana
(11/6/2007)
RR
New Jersey
(2/3/2004)
RR
New Mexico
(10/2/2007)
RR
New York
(1/26/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(1/27/2004)
RR
North Dakota
(8/16/2004)
RR
Ohio
(2/25/2004)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/13/2004)
RR
Oregon
(8/11/2004)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/26/2004)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/12/2004)
RR
South Carolina
(1/26/2004)
RR
South Dakota
(1/26/2004)
RR
Texas
(12/9/2004)
RR
Utah
(4/28/2008)
RR
Vermont
(6/3/2005)
RR
Virginia
(1/26/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/24/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/11/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORKOWNER
BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP1769643
CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING1754065
RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARDCFO FINOP VP1997994
WALSH, DENIS STEPHENCEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT1124278
WALSH, MARY THERESESECRETARY2829444

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64,207
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,650,274,405

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

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