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David A. Zahller
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CRD#: 1804832
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David Alan Zahller was a registered financial professional .
David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. David had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
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No
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Other business activities
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LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES - LESS THAN 10 HOURS A WEEK. INERTIA - ADVISORS SERVICES GROUP POSITION: STRATEGIST NATURE: INERTIA WORKS WITH ALL TYPES OF ADVISORS!! ONCE AN ADVISORS CHOOSES TO MAKE LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING PART OF THEIR BUSINESS MIX, THEY"PARTNER" WITH US TO DO THE HEAVY LIFTING. BY HAVING ONLY ONEFOCUS - LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING& SOLUTIONS - WE CHANGE THE DYNAMIC FOR TODAY'S ADVISOR. ADDITIONALLY, LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING SHOULD NOT BE BASED SIMPLY ON SOLUTIONS OR PLAN COSTS. IT SHOULD BE PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO PLANNING;WITH CLIENTS AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROCESS TO FIND APPROPRIATE SOLUTION TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 04/28/2014 ADDRESS: 6561 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60516 DESCRIPTION: I INTRODUCE THE ADVISORS TO THE FACT THAT MOST CLIENTS NEED TO ADDRESS LTC NEEDS, MOST ADVISORS ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE PLETHORA OF ASSET BASED SOLUTIONS THEREBY MISSING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THEIR CLIENTS NEEDS. AS THE INERTIA STRATEGIST, I PARTNER WITH THE ADVISORSAND PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE LTC SOLUTION. JUST AS ADVISORS PARTNER WITH ATTORNEYS FOR TRUST WORK, ADVISORS PARTNER WITHH INERTIA FOR THE LTC NEEDS.BOTTOM LINE - THE ADVISORS DON'T NEED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE VARIOUS SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS AS ENERTIAIS THE EXPERT IN KNOWING THE DETAILSOF LTC PLANNING FIXED INDEX ANNUITY SALES POSITION: Sales NATURE: fixed index annuity sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/01/2018 ADDRESS: 6561 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE IL 60516 DESCRIPTION: I will recommend a fixed index annuity if the client circumstances dictate. I'm also working the Security Benefit on their new relationship with the International Association of Fire Fighters Financial Corp Product - Responders Frist Annuity in Illinois LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: Partner NATURE: Most Illinois counties are still using a paper=based benefit administration system and very few offer a group whole life insurance policy to employees as a voluntary benefit.I work with the Illinois Association of County Board Members introducing member counties to the benefits of offering a technology-based benefit administration system and a Group Whole Life Policy offered by Mass Mutual.I coordinate Zoom meetings and webinars with county officials and representatives from Mass Mutual and National Enrollment Partners (NEP).Also, on occasion, I may run across one of my retirement plan clients in need of additional life insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 02/01/2021 ADDRESS: 10837 S Western Ave, Chicago IL 60643, United States DESCRIPTION: I work with the Illinois Association of County Board Members introducing member counties to the benefits of offering a technology-based benefit administration system and a Group Whole Life Policy offered by Mass Mutual.I coordinate Zoom meetings and webinars with county officials and representatives from Mass Mutual and National Enrollment Partners (NEP).I also attend semi-annual Illinois county conferences. RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, Is Not Investment Related, Insurance Sales, Senior Partner, 2022-07-12, 4 hours per month, 4 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, I do offer insurance policies to clients
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
January 30, 2015 - December 2, 2022
GWN SECURITIES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 128929
Chicago, IL
Past
October 3, 2014 - December 2, 2022
GWN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 128929
Chicago, IL
Past
March 19, 2004 - March 31, 2011
RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 122758
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
March 5, 2004 - October 6, 2014
SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS
BD
CRD#: 3336
TOPEKA, KS
Past
August 30, 2000 - December 31, 2002
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39543
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
August 4, 2000 - February 24, 2004
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past
July 18, 2000 - July 27, 2000
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past
April 17, 2000 - July 5, 2000
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
March 29, 1988 - April 3, 2000
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORK | OWNER | |
| BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP | 1769643 |
| CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | 1754065 |
| RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARD | CFO FINOP VP | 1997994 |
| WALSH, DENIS STEPHEN | CEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT | 1124278 |
| WALSH, MARY THERESE | SECRETARY | 2829444 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 64,207 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,650,274,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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