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Mark J. Lishchynsky

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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CRD#: 2478952
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Professional summary


Mark John Lishchynsky JR, who also goes by Mark John Lishchynsky, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Mark has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Aliases


Mark John Lishchynsky

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 24, 2013 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173Office #2: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173Office #3: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Schaumburg, IL
Current

July 23, 2013 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173Office #2: 425 N Martingale Road Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173Office #3: 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Schaumburg, IL
Past

March 27, 2012 - July 12, 2012

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146053
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 25, 2011 - March 16, 2012

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 18, 2011 - May 4, 2011

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146053
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 19, 2009 - November 4, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 8, 2006 - February 5, 2009

INTEROCEAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 141077
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 28, 2006 - March 3, 2006

SECURITRADE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 35520
IRVING, TX
Past

August 17, 2005 - February 17, 2006

SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43413
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 3, 2003 - August 16, 2005

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 1999 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1997 - February 1, 1999

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 25, 1997 - September 1, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

August 24, 1994 - June 30, 1997

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

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
Florida
(7/16/2019)
RR
Illinois
(7/23/2013)
IAR
Illinois
(7/24/2013)
RR
Texas
(8/12/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/15/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/15/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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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