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Richard Alex Becker

AIF®, CFP®
GWN SECURITIES
KATY, TX
·CRD# 2675024·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard Alex Becker, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Richard A Becker, Richard Becker, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Katy, Texas. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Richard A Becker, Richard Becker

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2022

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GWN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 128929
RIA
BD
2717 Commercial Center Blvd. Suite E200, Katy, TX 77494
September 15, 2017 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 128929
RIA
BD
2717 Commercial Center Blvd. Suite E200, Katy, TX 77494
July 3, 2017 - Present
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Houston, TX
October 3, 2025 - October 14, 2025
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Houston, TX
October 3, 2025 - October 14, 2025
GWN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 128929
RIA
Houston, TX
July 3, 2017 - July 5, 2017
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 11869
RIA
Houston, TX
May 9, 2014 - June 16, 2017
PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 11869
BD
Houston, TX
May 6, 2014 - June 16, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Houston, TX
May 19, 2010 - May 14, 2014
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Houston, TX
May 17, 2010 - May 14, 2014
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
RIA
Houston, TX
October 14, 2008 - May 25, 2010
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
Houston, TX
August 21, 2008 - May 25, 2010
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
December 20, 1995 - February 21, 1997

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Current Firm

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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

707

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/13/2026)

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
NEITZEL, CARL ALEXANDERCOO3044454
RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARDCFO FINOP PFO VP1997994
WALSH, DENIS STEPHENCEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT1124278
WALSH, MARY THERESESECRETARY2829444

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

66,025

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,753,625,856

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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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.

Independent Insurance Brokering; National Life Group; 08/27/2014; Disability Income, Term Life, Long Term Care, Universal Life, Fixed Annuity, Whole Life / American Equity; 07/03/2017; Disability Income, Term Life, Long Term Care, Universal Life, Fixed Annuity, Whole Life / North American; 09/25/2018; Term Life, Group, Long Term Care, Universal Life, Disability Income, Whole Life, Health, Fixed Annuity. Outside Employment; Comerica Bank; Financial advisor ; Comerica Bank ; 2 Riverway Drive, , Houston, TX, 77056; Investment-Related; 10/03/2025; 60 hours per month; 60 during trading hours.

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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arkansas
(2/9/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(9/21/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(5/27/2026)
RR
Michigan
(9/3/2020)
RR
Texas
(9/15/2017)
IAR
Texas
(9/15/2017)
RR
Utah
(1/23/2018)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2012About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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