AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why AdvisorCheck

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
BW

Brian T. White

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2759891
BW

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brian Thomas White was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Brian had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Past

March 17, 2026 - March 23, 2026

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 26, 2026 - March 23, 2026

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 5, 2026 - February 20, 2026

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 8, 2023 - January 10, 2025

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 30, 2023 - January 10, 2025

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 11, 2018 - December 17, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 11, 2018 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 11, 2018 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 11, 2018 - December 17, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

September 11, 2018 - December 17, 2022

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 11, 2018 - December 17, 2022

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 11, 2018 - December 17, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 28, 2016 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 28, 2016 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

January 28, 2016 - December 14, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 28, 2016 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 28, 2016 - September 5, 2018

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 28, 2016 - September 5, 2018

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 28, 2016 - September 5, 2018

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 13, 2010 - September 5, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 30, 2010 - September 5, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 9, 2005 - September 5, 2018

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 28, 2005 - September 5, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 2, 2004 - February 1, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 6, 2003 - February 1, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 21, 2003 - December 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 11, 1999 - December 31, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 3, 1998 - February 1, 1999

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 4, 1997 - January 26, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 4, 1997 - January 26, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 13, 1996 - October 14, 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".
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)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/16/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/19/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/3/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52
Date: 8/12/1996
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 1/19/2000
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 11/12/1999
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/4/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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)
PREMIUM
Stay ahead of every change that matters. Proactive intelligence on your advisors, before issues escalate.
Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyScheduled alerts keep you informed without lifting a finger.
Catch Firm Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
Trends, Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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
744

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/11/2025)

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

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts64,207
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,650,274,405

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Brian White

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy PeelAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Helena, MT
Mark Brown
Mark BrownAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
IAR
RR
Estero, FL
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey MeottiAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MORGAN STANLEY
IAR
RR
MADISON, CT
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.