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Joseph A. Orsolini

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925
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CRD#: 1938731
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Professional summary


Joseph Anthony Orsolini, who also goes by Joe Orsolini, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joe Orsolini

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) College Aid Planners, Inc., Not investment related, Started 11/2001, Approx 160 hrs/mo, 100 during trading hours, 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. 6, Ste. 200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Nature: College Financial Aid Services, FAFSA and Tax Preparation, Position: President/Owner, Duties: Consult on strategies to reduce the overall cost of college. Prepare personal tax returns and complete college financial aid forms (FAFSA & CSS Profile). (2) Insurance Agent, Investment related, Started 4/1989, Approx 3 hrs/mo, none during trading hours, 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. 6, Ste. 200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Position: Agent, Nature/duties: Sell fixed life insurance and annuities. (3) SoFi, Not investment related, started 12-17-20, Approx 5 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, Address: 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. 6-200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, Nature: Referral service for student loans and mortgages, Duties: I have a landing page for clients to use for student loans and mortgage refinancing with SoFi. I notify clients of the opportunity. Clients that are interested enter their information and supply documents necessary to process the loan. (4) Rising Tide Wrestling; Not investment related; 799 Roosevelt Road, Ste 6-200, Glen Ellyn IL 60137; Non-Profit Organization Assisting Economically Challenged Youth & Teams In The Sport Of Wrestling; Board Member, Treasurer; Started: 12.28.22; Approx 3 hrs/mo; ZERO Hrs during trading hours; attend board meetings and prepare financial reports for a non-profit organization raising funds for and providing grants to low income wrestlers; Posn/Title: Assistant Wrestling Coach; (5) Glenbard South High School; Not investment related; 23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137; Nature of OBA: This is a local high school. I coach members of the wrestling team; Start Date: 11/11/24; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA: 32 Hrs; Approx Hrs/Mth for OBA during Trading Hrs: ZERO Hrs; Duties: I assist the head wrestling coach at practices and wrestling meets. This position lasts from mid November through February. Practices and meets are outside of trading hours and weekends.

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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

January 9, 2007 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 799 Roosevelt Rd., Building 6, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Glen Ellyn, IL
Current

August 2, 2002 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 799 Roosevelt Rd., Building 6, Suite 200, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Glen Ellyn, IL
Past

August 2, 2002 - July 13, 2005

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past

December 15, 2000 - August 27, 2002

CAPITAL SECURITIES INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5606
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

May 25, 1999 - April 19, 2000

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

November 1, 1998 - December 18, 1998

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 18, 1989 - December 5, 1996

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL

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".
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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
Arizona
(4/23/2020)
RR
California
(9/3/2020)
RR
Florida
(2/1/2011)
RR
Illinois
(8/2/2002)
IAR
Illinois
(1/9/2007)
RR
Indiana
(8/15/2008)
RR
New Mexico
(9/3/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/3/2016)
RR
Virginia
(5/1/2007)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/15/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/8/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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Company Information


WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5925

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