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Christopher John Motta

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Schaumburg, IL
·CRD# 2741133·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher John Motta, who also goes by Chris J Motta, Chris Motta, Christopher J Motta, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois. Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris J Motta, Chris Motta, Christopher J Motta

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
April 1, 2026 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Albany, NY
December 7, 2020 - April 6, 2026
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18334
BD
Poughkeepsie, NY
December 6, 2013 - March 5, 2014
NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7569
BD
Poughkeepsie, NY
November 22, 2013 - December 15, 2020
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18334
BD
Poughkeepsie, NY
March 27, 2012 - November 22, 2013
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18334
BD
Poughkeepsie, NY
January 16, 1998 - June 24, 2011
INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 958
BD
Hackensack, NJ
January 16, 1997 - July 18, 1997
SMITH, BENTON & HUGHES, INC.·CRD# 20877
BD
Los Angeles, CA
October 4, 1996 - December 16, 1996
S. D. COHN & CO., INC.·CRD# 27827
BD
Hauppauge, NY
May 31, 1996 - August 15, 1996

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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)

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

Small

# of Employees

165

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

REP MANAGER PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (6/9/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOWNER—
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2367293
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2478952
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNPRESIDENT2741133
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,999

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,001,368,180

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

12

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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.
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
Illinois
(4/1/2026)

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.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2005About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1998About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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