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Bennett J. Leiser

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Boca Raton, FL
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CRD#: 1721816
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Professional summary


Bennett J Leiser, who also goes by Bennett Jay Leiser, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Bennett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Bennett has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bennett Jay Leiser

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) LEISER FINANCIAL INC, 21397 SHANNON RIDGE WAY, BOCA RATON, FL, 5/2009. INVESTMENT RELATED. OWNER/PRESIDENG,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. SELL LIFE INSURANCE, LONG TERM CARE, DISABILITY. - APPROS HRW/WK: 20 - APPROX HRS/WK DURING TRADING HOURS: 20. 2) Annuity Depot - 601 N. Congress Ave. Delray Beach, FL. 33445. Investment related. Start: 6/2019. Sr. VP, Owner. Sells fixed index annuities, FIA, LTC, Disability and Life Insurance, and all non-security products. Approx Hrs/Mo: 10. Approx Hrs/Mo During Trading: 10.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 2, 2021 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Boca Raton, FL
Current

March 2, 2021 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 425 N Martingale Road Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173Office #2: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Schaumburg, IL
Past

January 29, 2019 - March 2, 2021

CORECAP ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 158819
Boca Raton, FL
Past

January 18, 2019 - March 2, 2021

CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37068
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

September 16, 2014 - January 29, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 8, 2014 - January 29, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

February 5, 2013 - September 15, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

January 31, 2013 - September 15, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 8, 2008 - January 31, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 23, 2007 - January 31, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 14, 2007 - September 27, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

July 30, 2007 - September 27, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

April 20, 2006 - August 10, 2007

ECHOTRADE LLC

BD
CRD#: 42239
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 29, 1996 - August 6, 2003

SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23304
JERICHO, NY

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
Florida
(3/19/2021)
IAR
Florida
(3/19/2021)
RR
Illinois
(5/3/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(5/3/2021)
IAR
Indiana
(3/2/2021)
IAR
New York
(2/18/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/14/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(7/15/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/10/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/5/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
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
Medium
# 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

ADHESION PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (5/20/2025)

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

Red Flags


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Company Information


WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087Boca Raton, FL

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