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Denton L. Brooks

GWN SECURITIES
Hudson, OH
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CRD#: 1835511
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Professional summary


Denton Lane Brooks, who also goes by Denny Brooks, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Hudson, Ohio.

Denton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Denton has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Denny Brooks

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.
CLEARCREEK FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: OWNER NATURE: DBA & SALES OF LIFE , HEALTH AND ANNUITY PRODUCT LINES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/07/1995 ADDRESS: 1931 GEORGETOWN RD 100, HUDSON OH 44236 DESCRIPTION: OWNER, PRESIDENT 1931 GEORGETOWN LLC POSITION: OWNER NATURE: OFFICE BUILDING OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2006 ADDRESS: 1931 GEORGETOWN RD 100, HUDSON OH 44236 DESCRIPTION: OWNER OF OFFICE BUILDING IN HUDSON OHIO EMJ LLC POSITION: manger NATURE: to mangage a portion of the net worth of denton and maureen brooks , investing in stocks , bonds and mutual funds and real estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2007 ADDRESS: 6056 nicholson dr, hudson OH 44236 DESCRIPTION: manager of family limited partnership trust for Denton and Maureen Brooks.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 2, 2006 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Hudson, OH
Current

October 9, 2006 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Hudson, OH
Past

January 7, 2005 - September 27, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
HUDSON, OH
Past

January 3, 2005 - September 27, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
HUDSON, OH
Past

May 3, 2002 - December 31, 2004

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

January 2, 2002 - May 3, 2002

BAIRD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 45556
IRVING, TX
Past

February 21, 1997 - December 31, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 7, 1994 - March 13, 1997

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 4, 1992 - December 20, 1993

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 14, 1989 - February 25, 1992

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 26, 1988 - March 13, 1989

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

July 26, 1988 - March 13, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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.

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
Alabama
(11/13/2018)
RR
Arizona
(1/9/2019)
RR
Florida
(7/30/2021)
IAR
Florida
(10/11/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/29/2021)
RR
Indiana
(1/11/2019)
RR
Nevada
(5/5/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(10/2/2006)
RR
Ohio
(10/9/2006)
RR
Tennessee
(7/12/2016)
RR
Texas
(12/12/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/13/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 128929Hudson, OH

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