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Charles W. Bowden

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CRD#: 2343587
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Charles Warren Bowden III, who also goes by Charles W Bowden III, Charlie Bowden III, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Charles had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Charles W Bowden Iii | Charlie Bowden Iii

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. CONPERT, INC., SMITHVILLE, NJ PRINCIPAL - SINCE 10/1989. CORPORATE STRUCTURE IS TO OPERATE INSURANCE CONSULTING & SALES PRACTICE AREAS ARE LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH AND ANNUITIES. MOST OF WHICH ARE PLACED THROUGH TFS INSURANCE AGENCY. 2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OF RINGWOOD CONSULTING GROUP, AN EXPERT WITNESS SERVICE, TO PROVIDE LITIGATION SUPPORT IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS. OPINIONS ARE PROVIDED TO HIRING ATTORNEYS ON MATTERS CONCERNING LIFE, DISABILITY AND HEALTH INSURANCE, AND ANNUITIES. WORK REQUIRES REVIEW OF CASE EVIDENCE, PREPARATION OF EXPERT REPORTS, AND TESTIFYING IN DEPOSITIONS AND TRIALS IF CASES DO NOT SETTLE PRETRIAL. 3. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBER, START 11/14/2016 CHAIR THE SUPPORT COMMITTEE WHICH SETS THE CHURCH BUDGET, REVIEW FINANCIAL POSITION MONTHLY, ADVISE STEWARDSHIP ISSUES 4 HRS PER MONTH, 0 DURING MARKET HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

April 5, 2006 - August 1, 2022

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20626
SMITHVILLE, NJ
Past

July 25, 2001 - August 1, 2022

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

April 25, 2001 - May 10, 2001

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 2000 - August 7, 2000

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 21, 1998 - April 25, 2001

SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7246
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

June 11, 1998 - October 21, 1998

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 27, 1996 - November 7, 1996

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

October 21, 1993 - March 14, 1996

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

May 6, 1993 - October 21, 1993

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/25/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/5/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/14/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

WI
WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC
COLTS NECK WHY T&T SECURITIES, INC. | WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC | WORLD INVESTMENTS, INC. | WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS POTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES,DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS ADVISORY SERVICES | NASD SPELLING ERROR - POTFOLIO SHOULD BE PORTFOLIO | INNOVATIVE MARKET TRENDS | FREEMAN & VANNAUKER | FFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 20626 / SEC#: 801-56426, 8-38377

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Mailing Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Phone number
(732) 758-9300
Established
New Jersey since 09/30/2025
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
217

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES ADV PART 2 FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WIA CORPORATE BUYER, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINOP4424794
CURLEY, JONATHAN EPRESIDENT827148
TOOLE, BARRY PCCO3142901

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,734,780,346

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 20626

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