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Carlos E. Tocabens

GWN SECURITIES
NAPLES, FL
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CRD#: 2960806
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Professional summary


Carlos Eloy Tocabens JR is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Naples, Florida.

Carlos is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Carlos has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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PRINCIPAL WITH RETIREMENTRX: PENSION/401K AND HEALTH & WELFARE PLAN - DUTIES INCLUDE PLAN DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION, SALE, AND SERVICE. RE-ACTIVATED EFFECTIVE 1/1/2006, HOURS DEVOTED IS APPROXIMATELY 2-3 HOURS PER WEEK (INCLUDING TRADING AND NON-TRADING HOURS). DUTIES ARE NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. PRESIDENT - RETIREMENTRX POSITION: President NATURE: Pension/Benefit Plan Administration, Record keeping INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, HOURS: 50, INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0, START DATE: 07/01/2011 ADDRESS: 9638 Oxford Street, Naples, FL 34109 DESCRIPTION: Third-party design, administration, record-keeping, compliance for ERISA employee pension and benefit plans, including operational reviews, training employer's staff on key concepts of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code rules, payroll administration, plan design, form 5500 tax filing preparation, annual IRC compliance including non-discrimination testing, Internal Revenue Service compliance resolution programs, DOL compliance resolution programs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 27, 2009 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
NAPLES, FL
Current

January 5, 2006 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

April 14, 2005 - January 6, 2006

USI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43793
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

August 24, 2004 - October 22, 2004

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

July 21, 2000 - December 17, 2001

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 21, 2000 - July 15, 2004

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 24, 1997 - June 30, 2000

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

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.

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
Florida
(1/5/2006)
IAR
Florida
(5/27/2009)
RR
Virginia
(1/5/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/9/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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

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Company Information


GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929Naples, FL

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