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Matthew J. Mascera

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Westport, CT
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CRD#: 2628543
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Professional summary


Matthew Joseph Mascera is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Westport, Connecticut.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Insurance Sales; Yes. Investment related; 1108 E Newport Center Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442; Nature of OBA: Licensed as an Insurance agent for Life and Health to sell policies including Variable Annuities, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance and other related products; Posn/Title/Relationship: Agent; Start Date: 11/29/23; Approx. Hrs. /Month: 20 Hrs.; Hrs. during Trading Hrs.: 1 Hour; Duties: Find clients that have insurance needs and sell them the policies that align with their goals.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 13, 2023 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Westport, CT
Current

July 7, 2023 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

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

June 18, 2012 - August 6, 2015

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 29, 2004 - April 13, 2012

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 2002 - November 1, 2004

UBS CAPITAL MARKETS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 2692
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 21, 1998 - April 3, 2002

DEUTSCHE IXE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7172
NEW YORK, 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".
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
California
(9/13/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(9/13/2023)
IAR
Connecticut
(9/13/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/13/2023)
IAR
Florida
(9/21/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/13/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(9/18/2023)
RR
Illinois
(9/13/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(9/13/2023)
RR
Maryland
(10/2/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(10/5/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/27/2023)
RR
Michigan
(9/13/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/13/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/14/2023)
RR
New York
(9/13/2023)
IAR
New York
(9/13/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/28/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/7/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/24/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader 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#: 29087Westport, CT

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