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Michael C. Chandler

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Fayetteville, NC 28303
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CRD#: 1999628
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Professional summary


Michael Colin Chandler, who also goes by Mike Chandler, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7TO, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Chandler

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)DOING BUSINESS AS:DOGWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. 2921 Damascus Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303Investment Related. Start Date: 10/2008. President, Investment and financial planning. Number hours/month 160. 140 hours/month during securities trading hours. 2) Karen Chandler Trust, not investment related. P.O. Box 87292, Fayetteville, NC 28304, Start Date10/1992. Board Member. Fund Raising and work with and assist cancer patients with their bills and transportation to appointments. 5 Hrs/months and 3 hours/month during securities trading hours. 3) BOARD OF TRUSTEE FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Not investment related; Address: 2817 FT BRAGG RD, NC, 28303; Nature of OBA: ONE OF 8 BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S. WE OVERSEE FTCC AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION AND ASSIST IN SUPPORTING TRADE TRAINING SPECIFICALLY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. APPOINTMENT BY THE SPEAKER OF HOUSE STATE OF NC; Posn/Title: BOARD OF TRUSTEE; Start Date: 08/17/2025; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA: 6 Hrs; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA during trading Hrs 6 Hrs; Duties: OVERSITE OPERATIONS ON FAYETTEVILLE TECH. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 1, 2014 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 2921 Damascus Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Fayetteville, NC
Current

February 17, 2020 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 2921 Damascus Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Fayetteville, NC
Past

August 31, 2011 - July 20, 2012

PEREGRINE DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 155820
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Past

November 20, 2008 - November 5, 2010

BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134631
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 20, 2008 - November 5, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Past

January 7, 2005 - August 14, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Past

December 2, 2004 - August 14, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Past

June 20, 2001 - December 17, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Past

November 25, 1998 - December 17, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 19, 1989 - December 4, 1998

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
California
(3/23/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/21/2020)
RR
Illinois
(3/16/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(3/16/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(1/19/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/1/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(2/19/2020)
RR
Ohio
(10/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/8/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(11/27/2019)
RR
Virginia
(2/20/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/11/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/3/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/24/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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#: 29087Fayetteville, NC 28303

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