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John P. Walsh

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Morristown, NJ
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CRD#: 2186694
JW

Professional summary


John Patrick Walsh JR is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Morristown, New Jersey.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 8 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


None

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) Insurance through THE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP (dba), Investment Related, Started 3-1-16, Approx 15 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 33 Washington St., Morristown, NJ 07960, Nature: Fixed and Long Term Care Insurance Sales, Managing Partner/Agent, Sell insurance to clients if needed, ancillary to brokerage business. 2) THE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC (dba), Investment Related, Started 3-1-16, Approx 40+ hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 33 Washington St., Morristown, NJ 07960, Nature: Brokerage and Advisory Services through WEG, Managing Partner. 3) MORRISTOWN PARTNERSHIP - Started 4-1-18, BOARD SECRETARY. 14 MAPLE AVE., STE. 201, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960, NATURE: SPECIAL INCENTIVE DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER, WORK WITH TOWN OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESS AND ATTRACTIONS/OVERSIGHT. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, NO COMPENSATION. 1 HR/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS. 4) Morristown Field Club, Not Investment Related, Started 7-9-20, Approx 2 hers/mo, none during trading hours, 168 James St., Morristown, NJ 07960, MFC is a tennis, paddle and pickle ball club, Position: Board Member/Director Men's Tennis, Duties: Run the men's tennis teams and club tournaments. Member of board. 5) Synergi Partners; Not Investment Related; Address: 151 W Evans St, Florence SC 29501; Nature of Business: Synergi Partners, Inc. a privately-owned incentive and tax credit consulting and processing company in the United States.; Position: Referral Agent; Start Date: 05.27.22; Approx. No of Hrs./month devoted to OBA: 5 Hrs.; No of Hrs. devoted to OBA during securities trading hours: 1; Duties to the OBA: Provide referrals to Synergi Partners through Dan Beirals. They will determine if the company qualifies for the Cares Act Employee Retention Credit. Supply Synergi with referrals and would receive a referral fee. 6) Cornerstone Family Programs; Not Investment Related; 80 Washington St, Morristown, NJ 07960; Nature of OBA: Board Member. Programs provide families in need with schooling, aftercare and support; Posn/title: Board Member; Started 01/02/23; Approx. No of Hrs/Month: 5 Hrs; Hrs during Trading Hrs: ZERO; Duties: Support for Administrative team and supervision.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 29, 2016 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Morristown, NJ
Current

February 29, 2016 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Morristown, NJ
Past

August 28, 2012 - February 29, 2016

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14169
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

April 17, 2009 - February 29, 2016

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14169
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

March 19, 2004 - April 21, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

January 4, 2002 - April 21, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

September 8, 2000 - January 4, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 1996 - September 20, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1994 - July 29, 1996

CHEMICAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36312
Past

April 24, 1993 - October 18, 1994

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 27, 1992 - February 9, 1993

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 5, 1992 - August 19, 1992

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, 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".
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
(2/29/2016)
IAR
California
(2/29/2016)
RR
Florida
(2/29/2016)
IAR
Florida
(3/3/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(1/6/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/1/2021)
IAR
New Hampshire
(6/2/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/29/2016)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/1/2016)
RR
New York
(2/29/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(2/29/2016)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/2/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/29/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/1/2016)
RR
Vermont
(2/29/2016)
IAR
Vermont
(3/23/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/9/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/10/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
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#: 29087Morristown, NJ

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