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John D. Straley
WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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CRD#: 2593651
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Professional summary
John David Straley is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois and VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
1) Straley Productions, Inc. Not inv related, Start 5/2009, Approx 8 hrs/mo, 2 during trading hours, 689 Thompsons Way, Inverness, IL 600067, Partner in Caliwood Pictures making movies, Position: Partner, Work evenings and weekends to assist in script and project selection. Day to day is running full time by other partners. 2) Straley Enterprises, Inc., Inv related, Started 5/1993, Approx 5 hrs/mo, 1.2 during trading hours, 689 Thompsons Way, Inverness, IL 60067, Straley Enterprises provides insurance and investment services, Position: President, Duties: Meet with clients and provide solutions to financial needs/goals. 3) Fixed Life Settlements, Inv related, 12/2013, 1051 Perimeter #200, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Nature: Provide settlement of life insurance policies for qualifying candidates, Position: Agent, Duties: Share alternative methods of maintaining a life insurance contract and the potential benefits of selling a policy if coverage is no longer needed or cash is needed. 4) Inverness Golf Club, Not investment related, Started 1/2019, Approx 1 hr/mo, 0 during trading hours, 102 Roselle Rd., Inverness, IL 60067, Private Golf/Dining Club, Position: Membership and House Committee Member, Duties: Meet one evening per month to discuss member and house activities and concerns. 5) FMT Classes, Investment related, Start 7/2015, Approx 6 hrs/mo, none during trading hours, 1051 Perimeter, #200, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Host retirement readiness classes, Educator/Presenter, Host two 3-hour classes at local school or park district. 6) Caliwood Pictures, Not inv related, started 6/2019, Approx 8 hrs/mo, 2 during trading hrs, 6060 Ctr Dr., Flr 10, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Product movies and short form content for resale to distributors, Position: Partner, Assist partners with project selection, marketing, and record keeping. 7) The Bridge Youth & Family Services. Not Inv Related. Start:3/2021. 721 S Quentin Rd. Ste. 103, Palatine, IL 60067. Membership Committee Member for Charitable Organization helping young people and families achieve social and emotional health. 8) Wholesaler. Abacus Life/LMX Series LLC,2101 Park Center Dr., Orlando, FL32835.Start:11/21. Inv. Related. Wholesaler to B/Ds, insurance/Annuity firms. Make Abacus Life introductions to B/Ds, Ins, Annuity firms.8 hrs./mo. 4 during trading hrs. 9) Trustee, 401K, Inverness Golf Club, Inverness, IL. Inv Related. Start: 1/2022. Work w/plan sponsor and administrator to advise on appropriate inv. offerings. 10) New First Financial Resources; Not Investment related; 100 Spectrum Center Drive #400, Irvine, CA 92618; Am a principal member of a life insurance producer group known as FFR. I access life insurance and annuity products through this organization as well as FIG; voluntarily participate in annual meetings 07/01/2007. 11) CineSecure Films, LLC; Not investment related; Address: 1712 Pioneer Ave, Suite 1273, Cheyenne, WY 82001; Nature of OBA: We finance movie and film projects; Posn/Title/Relationship: Partner; Start Date: 10/30/24; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA: 4 Hrs; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA during Trading Hrs: 1 Hr; Duties towards OBA: We simply separated out of our Caliwood Pictures company the function of film financing and investing 12) VestGen Advisors LLC; Yes investment related; Address: 1 N Franklin, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606; Nature of OBA: VestGen Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm; Posn/Title/Relationship: Wealth Advisor; Start Date: 10/01/25; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA: 80 Hrs; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA during Trading Hrs: 80 Hrs; Duties towards OBA: I will be conducting all of my fee-based advisory business through VestGen, while continuing to maintain my broker-dealer relationship with World Equity Group for commission-based business.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 6, 2008 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 200, Schaumburg, IL 60173RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Schaumburg, IL
Current
October 1, 2025 - Present
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 1125, Schaumburg, IL 60173RIA
CRD#: 318657
Schaumburg, IL
Current
October 6, 2008 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 200, Schaumburg, IL 60173RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Schaumburg, IL
Past
October 1, 2002 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 13626
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
Past
February 27, 2002 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 13626
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
Past
January 29, 1996 - October 1, 2002
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC
ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPLES | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH
CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 Approved)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
Arizona(8/3/2020)
RR
California(10/21/2022)
RR
Colorado(8/15/2016)
RR
Florida(5/12/2020)
IAR
Florida(5/13/2020)
RR
Georgia(2/9/2017)
RR
Illinois(10/6/2008)
IAR
Illinois(10/6/2008)
RR
Indiana(10/6/2008)
IAR
Indiana(10/27/2022)
RR
Iowa(4/25/2013)
IAR
Iowa(10/27/2022)
RR
Kentucky(10/21/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(10/21/2022)
IAR
Massachusetts(1/12/2023)
RR
Michigan(1/10/2022)
IAR
Michigan(1/12/2022)
RR
Minnesota(10/21/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(10/21/2022)
RR
Missouri(10/2/2020)
IAR
Missouri(10/21/2022)
RR
Nevada(10/21/2022)
RR
New Mexico(3/12/2017)
RR
North Carolina(8/15/2018)
RR
Ohio(8/11/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(7/7/2021)
IAR
Oklahoma(7/7/2021)
RR
Oregon(10/21/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/24/2017)
RR
South Carolina(8/18/2017)
IAR
South Carolina(10/25/2022)
RR
South Dakota(10/21/2022)
RR
Tennessee(5/26/2016)
RR
Texas(4/10/2017)
IAR
Texas(8/14/2018)
IAR
Texas(10/1/2025)
IAR
West Virginia(9/10/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(10/6/2008)
IAR
Wisconsin(10/24/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC
ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPLES | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH
CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1605 West Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 237-4446
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
115
SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,800 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,470,310,102 |
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Company Information
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 318657Schaumburg, IL 60173TRUST BUT VERIFY
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