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Mark J. Strefner
WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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CRD#: 2760662
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Professional summary
Mark Julian Strefner is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. First Financial Services, Investment Related, Started 5/1/2010, Approx. 20 hrs./mo., only 4 during trading hours, 100 Spectrum Center Dr., Ste. 400, Irvine, CA 92618, Nature: Principal Member with and fractional owner of New First Financial Resources, 100% member-owned life insurance distribution group, Position: Principal/Consultant, Duties: Life Insurance Sales, Consultation of Life Insurance design and statistical modeling, serving on committees for life insurance and technology evaluations. 2. Benefits Consultant for ISSA, Investment Related, Started 6/01/2020, Approx. 6 hrs./mo., 3 during trading hours, 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; Nature: Procurement of Life Insurance, 401(k) and other retirement plans to the association for the benefit of the membership. My interaction is mostly with the Vendors and the association itself via company email. Might involve conducting educational seminars, though the vendor will do most of those.; Position: Member Employee Benefits Advisor, Duties: ISSA is a non-profit association headquartered in Northbrook, IL for the commercial cleaning industry. They asked me to be a part of a team to deliver a suite of benefits to members. I do not deal or recommend anything to the members directly. The vendor does. My role is to vet the offering and be the rep of record. Vestwell is the provider for the 401(k) and they will pay comp to me via WEG. 3. Infinity Wealth Management, LLC, - DBA, Investment Related, Started 05/012005, Approx. 120 Hrs./mo., all during trading hours,(120 Hrs.) 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; Nature: DBA under which we do our securities Business, Financial advising, registered rep and IAR business is all done through this entity. Position: Managing Partner, Duties: Life insurance sales, securities, IAR, Planning and related activity. 4. Student Loan Assistance, Not investment related, Started 6/1/2020, Approx 1 hr/mo, all during trading hours, 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; , Nature: Finding Avenues for student loan relief for clients. Company that provides the program is GotZoom (www.gotzoom.com), Position: Agent/Referral source, Duties: Working with clients, the subject of student loans comes up. I have identified companies that can provide refinancing or even relief from the burden of these loans. I provide the client with the information to get the process started and the companies take it from there. There is no sales involved. 5. STREFNER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC, Investment Related, Started 6/1/1996, Approx. 80 hrs/mo, only 4 during trading hours, 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES/ESTATE PLANNING - This is the corp that I hold that is the partner to Infinity Wealth Management, LLC, Position: Active owner/Agent/Rep, Duties: at this point, the Corp. is not advertised or used in the public in any way. It was in existence before IWM was formed. At the advice of tax counsel, it was recommended to structure IWM as 50/50 LLC with Strefner Financial and Straley Ent. Inc. SFS, Inc. does not hold itself out to the public in any way. 6. PF Partners; Not investment Related; 1801 S Meyers Rd, Suite 100, Oakbrook terrace, IL 60181; Nature: A fledgling FinTech firm that has software and services being developed to track Premium Financed General Account Life Insurance cases that have been neglected in the insurance industry. Target for this service are Insurance Agents who no longer can service their book or life carriers who have agents that no longer service their book; Posn/Title/Relationship: Consultant/Partner; Start Date: 06/13/2023; Approx. Hrs./Month: 1 Hr.; Hrs. during trading: ZERO; Duties: Advisory role. Hope to be an investor at some point. No compensation at this point. 7. Sum Growth Inc.; Not Inv related; 11536 Riviera Pl, NE, Seattle, WA 98125; 5 hrs and zero hrs; Advisory and Board Member - Possible Future Investor
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 6, 2008 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1801 S. Meyers Road Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Current
October 6, 2008 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1801 S. Meyers Road Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Past
October 1, 2002 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 13626
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
Past
October 3, 2001 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 13626
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
Past
December 13, 1996 - October 1, 2002
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
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.
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(3/30/2023)
IAR
Arizona(4/4/2023)
RR
California(11/24/2020)
IAR
California(11/25/2020)
IAR
Colorado(9/30/2020)
RR
Delaware(11/25/2020)
IAR
Delaware(11/30/2020)
RR
Florida(2/5/2016)
IAR
Florida(2/25/2021)
RR
Georgia(8/3/2020)
IAR
Georgia(10/21/2024)
RR
Illinois(10/6/2008)
IAR
Illinois(10/6/2008)
RR
Indiana(10/6/2008)
IAR
Indiana(5/20/2021)
RR
Iowa(1/27/2012)
RR
Maryland(7/3/2023)
IAR
Maryland(7/3/2023)
IAR
Minnesota(3/27/2024)
RR
New York(2/13/2017)
RR
North Carolina(5/16/2021)
IAR
North Carolina(2/18/2022)
RR
Ohio(4/21/2015)
IAR
Ohio(8/16/2020)
RR
Oregon(8/23/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/10/2015)
RR
Tennessee(8/25/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/7/2025)
IAR
Washington(8/1/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/6/2008)
IAR
Wisconsin(9/22/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,151 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 944,844,374 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
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