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Eric A. Ward
WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Louisville, KY 40299
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CRD#: 2158290
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Professional summary
Eric Anthony Ward, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky and WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Eric has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) CEN PROPERTIES, LLC; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 2305 HURSBOURNE VILLAGE DRIVE, STE 700, LOUISVILLE, KY 40299; PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; MEMBER; 2/2006; 1 HOUR/MONTH; 0 HOURS/MONTH; MANAGE PROPERTY
(2) ASH BROKERAGE; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 888 S. HARRISON ST., SUITE 900, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802; AGENT; 1/2014; 2 HOURS/MONTH; 2 HOURS/MONTH; MARKETING AND SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE BUSINESS
(3) Quantum Financial Consultants, LLC; Non-Investment Related; 2305 Hurstbourne Village Drive, Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40299; 2/1/2006; 4 hours per month/4 hours during trading hours; Life, LTC, insurance sales and servicing
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
November 10, 2016 - Present
WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 2305 Hurstbourn Village Drive Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40299RIA
CRD#: 208512
Louisville, KY
Current
October 31, 2025 - Present
WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 2305 Hurstbourne Village Dr., Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40299BD
CRD#: 20626
Louisville, KY
Past
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2025
PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 283952
Louisville, KY
Past
November 10, 2016 - September 1, 2017
CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 126291
Louisville, KY
Past
September 10, 2014 - November 8, 2016
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
Louisville, KY
Past
September 2, 2014 - November 8, 2016
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7717
Louisville, KY
Past
August 10, 2010 - August 26, 2014
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
RIA
CRD#: 31012
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
August 9, 2010 - August 26, 2014
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
BD
CRD#: 31012
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
July 2, 2010 - March 8, 2017
QUANTUM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 154099
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
July 28, 2009 - August 9, 2010
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14503
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
July 28, 2009 - August 9, 2010
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14503
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
February 19, 2001 - August 5, 2009
QA3 FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104957
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
January 5, 2001 - August 5, 2009
QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 14754
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
February 15, 1996 - January 5, 2001
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past
June 27, 1994 - December 6, 2005
EQUITY RESOURCES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113103
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
January 10, 1992 - February 2, 1996
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 10, 1992 - February 2, 1996
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 4, 1991 - January 9, 1992
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, 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".
WI
WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
AIAS RETIREMENT | ZWC ASSET MANAGEMENT | ZOSH WILLIAMS COSTA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | WRIGHT CONSULTING PARTNERS, LLC | WORLD PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | WORLD INVESTMENTS | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS - BAY AREA | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS | WORLD INVESTMENT | WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES | WORLD ADVISORS | WEDCO FINANCIAL SERVICES | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | WEALTH BRIDGE ADVISORY SERVICES | WD PENSIONMARK | WASHCO FINANCIAL | VIRGILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALTREND, LLC | TWENTYFOUR INVESTMENTS | TUTTON INSURANCE | TUTTON FINANCIAL | TOWER ROCK ADVISORS | TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TODAY FOR TOMORROW, INC. | THE WRIGHT GROUP | THE HOGAN FINANCIAL GROUP | THE HAMILTON GROUP | THE CERATO GROUP | TFT FINANCIAL & ESTATE SERVICES | TCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | T(K)G PENSIONMARK | SYNERGY FINANCIAL SERVICES | SWM PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORS | SWM ADVISORS | SOURJOHN-KIM RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | SEVENHILLS PARTNERS, INC. | SEVENHILLS BENEFIT PARTNERS | SEVEN HILLS, A PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT FIRM | SEQUOIA CONSULTING GROUP | ROGERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | RETIRE COASTAL CAROLINA | REDWOOD FINANCIAL, LLC | REDSTONE ADVISORS, LLC | REBORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | RAVANI RETIREMENT & WEALTH SOLUTIONS | QUANTUM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PTG WEALTH ADVISORS | POTOMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES | POINT VANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | PFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENSIONMARK WEALTH ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT GROUP | PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PENSIONMARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PENSION INSIGHT | PATTERSON, TURNER & ASSOCIATES, LLC | ONPOINT WEALTH PARTNERS | NOVAWEALTH | NEW LEVEL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | NEW ENGLAND WEALTH ADVISORS | NABTI FINANCIAL | MY PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR | MHK FINANCIAL | MERIDIEN PENSIONMARK | MERIDIEN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | MERIDIEN BENEFITS, INC. | MCAFEE WEALTH ADVISORY | MBI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MBI INVESTMENT ADVISORS | M EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | LIBERTAS FINANCIAL GROUP | L.R. WEBBER ASSOCIATES, INC. | KOLINSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KAINOS PARTNERS, A PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT FIRM | KAINOS PARTNERS | INTEGRITY TAX AND FINANCIAL | HWM | HORIZON 2K FINANCIAL PLANNING | HOLTMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HICKOK & BOARDMAN RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | HEALEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | HCI FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | HAWAII WESTERN INVESTMENT SERVICES | GPS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED | FREEMAN & VANNAUKER | FRANKLIN WEALTH SERVICES | FPN STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL POTENTIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL PLANNING CONCEPTS OF AMERICA (FPCA), INC | FINANCIAL PLANNING CONCEPTS OF AMERICA | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS | FINANCIAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT, INC. | FIDUCIARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIDUCIARY RETIREMENT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | FFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EXPERIENTIAL WEALTH | EPIC LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENDEAVOR RISK ADVISORS | ECM GROUP, LLC | DCS PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT GROUP | CREATIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | COTA STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COTA STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT | COTA ST. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COMPASS CORPORATE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | CLOUDBREAK FINANCIAL | CLEARVIEW 401(K) CONSULTANTS | CHAITANYA S. PATEL INC | CAMPANIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CALIFORNIA CORPORATE RETIREMENT SERVICES | CALIFORNIA CORPORATE BENEFITS INSURANCE SERVICES | BRIAMONTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BENEFITMARK | BD FINANCIAL SERVICES | AXIOS ADVISORY GROUP, LTD. | ASSUREDPARTNERS NORTHEAST | ASSUREDPARTNERS | ASSURED PARTNERS COLORADO | ASSURE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ASSET STRATEGY PENSIONMARK | ASSET STRATEGY CONSULTANTS, LLC | ASSET STRATEGY ADVISORS | ASHKA & ASSOCIATES | ASCENSION | ARK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | AJ FUTURE FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.
CRD#: 208512 / SEC#: 801-96193
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2015 Approved)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
Indiana(10/31/2025)
IAR
Kentucky(11/28/2016)
RR
Kentucky(10/31/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
WI
WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
AIAS RETIREMENT | ZWC ASSET MANAGEMENT | ZOSH WILLIAMS COSTA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | WRIGHT CONSULTING PARTNERS, LLC | WORLD PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | WORLD INVESTMENTS | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS - BAY AREA | WORLD INVESTMENT ADVISORS | WORLD INVESTMENT | WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES | WORLD ADVISORS | WEDCO FINANCIAL SERVICES | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | WEALTH BRIDGE ADVISORY SERVICES | WD PENSIONMARK | WASHCO FINANCIAL | VIRGILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALTREND, LLC | TWENTYFOUR INVESTMENTS | TUTTON INSURANCE | TUTTON FINANCIAL | TOWER ROCK ADVISORS | TOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TODAY FOR TOMORROW, INC. | THE WRIGHT GROUP | THE HOGAN FINANCIAL GROUP | THE HAMILTON GROUP | THE CERATO GROUP | TFT FINANCIAL & ESTATE SERVICES | TCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | T(K)G PENSIONMARK | SYNERGY FINANCIAL SERVICES | SWM PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORS | SWM ADVISORS | SOURJOHN-KIM RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | SEVENHILLS PARTNERS, INC. | SEVENHILLS BENEFIT PARTNERS | SEVEN HILLS, A PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT FIRM | SEQUOIA CONSULTING GROUP | ROGERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | RETIRE COASTAL CAROLINA | REDWOOD FINANCIAL, LLC | REDSTONE ADVISORS, LLC | REBORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | RAVANI RETIREMENT & WEALTH SOLUTIONS | QUANTUM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PTG WEALTH ADVISORS | POTOMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES | POINT VANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | PFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENSIONMARK WEALTH ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT GROUP | PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PENSIONMARK FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PENSIONMARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PENSION INSIGHT | PATTERSON, TURNER & ASSOCIATES, LLC | ONPOINT WEALTH PARTNERS | NOVAWEALTH | NEW LEVEL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | NEW ENGLAND WEALTH ADVISORS | NABTI FINANCIAL | MY PERSONAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR | MHK FINANCIAL | MERIDIEN PENSIONMARK | MERIDIEN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | MERIDIEN BENEFITS, INC. | MCAFEE WEALTH ADVISORY | MBI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MBI INVESTMENT ADVISORS | M EMPLOYEE BENEFITS | LIBERTAS FINANCIAL GROUP | L.R. WEBBER ASSOCIATES, INC. | KOLINSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KAINOS PARTNERS, A PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT FIRM | KAINOS PARTNERS | INTEGRITY TAX AND FINANCIAL | HWM | HORIZON 2K FINANCIAL PLANNING | HOLTMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HICKOK & BOARDMAN RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | HEALEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | HCI FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | HAWAII WESTERN INVESTMENT SERVICES | GPS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED | FREEMAN & VANNAUKER | FRANKLIN WEALTH SERVICES | FPN STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL POTENTIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL PLANNING CONCEPTS OF AMERICA (FPCA), INC | FINANCIAL PLANNING CONCEPTS OF AMERICA | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS | FINANCIAL DESIGN & MANAGEMENT, INC. | FIDUCIARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIDUCIARY RETIREMENT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | FFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EXPERIENTIAL WEALTH | EPIC LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENDEAVOR RISK ADVISORS | ECM GROUP, LLC | DCS PENSIONMARK RETIREMENT GROUP | CREATIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | COTA STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COTA STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT | COTA ST. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COMPASS CORPORATE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | CLOUDBREAK FINANCIAL | CLEARVIEW 401(K) CONSULTANTS | CHAITANYA S. PATEL INC | CAMPANIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CALIFORNIA CORPORATE RETIREMENT SERVICES | CALIFORNIA CORPORATE BENEFITS INSURANCE SERVICES | BRIAMONTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON HARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BENEFITMARK | BD FINANCIAL SERVICES | AXIOS ADVISORY GROUP, LTD. | ASSUREDPARTNERS NORTHEAST | ASSUREDPARTNERS | ASSURED PARTNERS COLORADO | ASSURE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ASSET STRATEGY PENSIONMARK | ASSET STRATEGY CONSULTANTS, LLC | ASSET STRATEGY ADVISORS | ASHKA & ASSOCIATES | ASCENSION | ARK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | AJ FUTURE FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.
CRD#: 208512 / SEC#: 801-96193
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
24 E. Cota Street Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 201-5488
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
413
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 25,897 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 56,284,395,644 |
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