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David A. Hammer

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CRD#: 2373042
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Professional summary


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

David Andrew Hammer was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. David had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

February 12, 2020 - December 20, 2022

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

February 12, 2020 - December 20, 2022

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

March 25, 2017 - January 29, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Iselin, NJ
Past

March 25, 2017 - January 29, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Iselin, NJ
Past

June 27, 2014 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ISELIN, NJ
Past

June 27, 2014 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ISELIN, NJ
Past

June 29, 2012 - June 16, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

June 29, 2012 - June 16, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

September 9, 2008 - July 19, 2012

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
SADDLE BROOK, NJ
Past

August 22, 2008 - July 19, 2012

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
SADDLE BROOK, NJ
Past

April 24, 2007 - September 3, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

April 24, 2007 - September 3, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

July 31, 2002 - April 24, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 3248
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

April 29, 2002 - April 24, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

November 14, 1995 - May 13, 2002

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 7, 1995 - October 27, 1995

COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 20833
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 13, 1993 - June 15, 1995

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/27/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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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