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Craig M. Gould

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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CRD#: 2367293
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Professional summary


Craig Michael Gould, who also goes by Craig Gould, is a registered financial advisor currently at CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Craig is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Craig has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Craig Gould

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 9, 2012 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173Office #2: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
BD
CRD#: 159712
Schaumburg, IL
Current

May 27, 2021 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 425 N Martingale Road Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Schaumburg, IL
Past

April 14, 2009 - October 26, 2010

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 24, 2009 - March 23, 2009

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 28, 2005 - January 14, 2009

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 2543
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 9, 2004 - January 14, 2009

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 13, 2001 - November 11, 2001

WESTAMERICA INVESTMENT GROUP

BD
CRD#: 6626
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 31, 1995 - April 3, 2002

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 13, 1993 - August 19, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
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.

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
(11/30/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(8/29/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/2/2016)
RR
Florida
(11/19/2012)
RR
Illinois
(8/31/2012)
RR
Maine
(12/1/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(5/7/2015)
RR
Montana
(3/6/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(9/4/2012)
RR
New York
(9/5/2012)
RR
Texas
(2/26/2015)
RR
West Virginia
(6/18/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/18/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/7/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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#: 29087Schaumburg, IL 60173

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