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Gina M. Eibest

GWN SECURITIES
Bluffton, SC 29910
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CRD#: 2377143
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Professional summary


Gina Marie Sebastian Eibest, who also goes by Gina S Eibest, Gina Schroeder, Gina Marie Sebastian, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Gina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Gina has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gina S Eibest | Gina Schroeder | Gina Marie Sebastian

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.
HARBOR LIGHT INSURANCE & WEALTH ADVISORS LLC: 97A TOWNE DR., BLUFFTON, SC 29910. 01/2010. I AM AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PARTNER FOR THIS INSURANCE AGENCY AND WEALTH ADVISOR. I WILL DEVOTE 160+ HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS BUSINESS. I AM COMPENSATED BY COMMISSIONS AND WAGES. LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY POSITION: n/a NATURE: Fixed annuity and life insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/02/2016 ADDRESS: 97A Towne Dr, Bluffton SC 29910 DESCRIPTION: Locating a good product that meets the wants and needs of the client.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 4, 2016 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 97a Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Bluffton, SC
Current

January 4, 2016 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 97a Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Bluffton, SC
Past

March 23, 2015 - December 18, 2015

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43035
BLUFFTON, SC
Past

January 27, 2015 - December 18, 2015

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

BD
CRD#: 43035
BLUFFTON, SC
Past

August 23, 1993 - November 16, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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".
GS
GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida 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
(10/7/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/22/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/16/2024)
RR
New York
(8/28/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(7/27/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2016)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/4/2016)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/18/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/10/1993
Futures Managed Funds Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Mailing Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Phone number
(561) 472-2700
Established
Florida since 05/12/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
744

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/11/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORKOWNER
BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP1769643
CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING1754065
RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARDCFO FINOP VP1997994
WALSH, DENIS STEPHENCEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT1124278
WALSH, MARY THERESESECRETARY2829444

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64,207
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,650,274,405

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929Bluffton, SC 29910

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