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Gregory R. Thompson

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Austin, TX
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CRD#: 2591053
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Professional summary


Gregory Robert Thompson, who also goes by Greg Thompson, Gregory R Thompson, is a registered financial professional currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Austin, Texas.

Gregory is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Gregory has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Greg Thompson | Gregory R Thompson

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

June 27, 2025 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Austin, TX
Past

September 11, 2019 - December 22, 2021

STOEVER, GLASS & COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 7031
Dallas, TX
Past

November 2, 2018 - April 18, 2019

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
Dallas, TX
Past

March 21, 2014 - September 21, 2018

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 3, 2012 - March 17, 2014

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 7, 2010 - April 30, 2012

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 6, 2010 - September 7, 2010

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114993
PLANO, TX
Past

March 22, 2010 - August 26, 2010

APS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10033
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 17, 2007 - February 25, 2010

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 15, 2002 - February 6, 2007

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

July 15, 2002 - February 6, 2007

ICBA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24088
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

January 13, 2001 - July 23, 2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2000 - January 13, 2001

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 29, 1998 - October 25, 2000

ICBA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24088
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 28, 1997 - October 8, 1999

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 42468
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 8, 1997 - October 25, 2000

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 16, 1995 - June 26, 1996

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI

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
Texas
(7/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/25/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 4/25/2024
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 29087Austin, TX

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