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Michael S. Haddaway

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES
COLUMBUS, OH 43235
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CRD#: 2242912
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Professional summary


Michael Shannon Haddaway, who also goes by M. Shannon Haddaway, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


M. Shannon Haddaway

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.
HADDAWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, non investment related, 44 South Kintner Parkway, Sunbury, OH 43074, insurance sales, sole proprietor, <20 hours/month, 7/1997, traditional life and disability slaes. LTC INSURANCE ALLIANCE, non investment related, 44 South Kintner Parkway, Sunbury, OH 43074, Long Term Care Insurance, <20 hours /month, 7/1997, Insurance Sales.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 9, 2018 - Present

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30933
COLUMBUS, OH
Current

May 9, 2018 - Present

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30933
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 26, 2016 - December 31, 2018

REGIS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125872
Sunbury, OH
Past

July 11, 2008 - May 10, 2018

CAPITAL CITY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146001
SUNBURY, OH
Past

July 7, 2003 - December 31, 2015

REGIS ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125872
SUNBURY, OH
Past

June 20, 2003 - August 11, 2008

REGIS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 103711
SUNBURY, OH
Past

September 27, 2002 - June 20, 2003

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
SUNBURY, OH
Past

September 19, 2002 - June 20, 2003

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 19, 2001 - September 18, 2002

ALBANY SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 47249
WORTHINGTON, OH
Past

May 24, 1999 - March 6, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 6, 1998 - June 9, 1999

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 16, 1997 - June 9, 1999

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
(5/9/2018)
RR
Florida
(5/9/2018)
RR
Ohio
(5/9/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(5/9/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WC
WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.
PB & T FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933 / SEC#: , 8-45235

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2005 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone number
(614) 436-0231
Established
Texas since 09/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WCS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1825995
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER/FINOP1825995

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts45
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 24,955,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933Columbus, OH 43235

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