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Judy E. Olschofka

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Penn Laird, VA 22846
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CRD#: 3073463
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Professional summary


Judy Else Olschofka, who also goes by Judy Olschofka Hangemanole, Judy Straub, is a registered financial professional currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Penn Laird, Virginia.

Judy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Judy has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Judy Olschofka Hangemanole | Judy Straub

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 27, 2019 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 4757 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird, VA 22846
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Penn Laird, VA
Past

April 4, 2016 - July 23, 2019

TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 43559
Penn Laird, VA
Past

May 12, 2015 - April 5, 2016

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 30, 2012 - May 12, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
PENN LAIRD, VA
Past

May 4, 2009 - September 6, 2012

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
HARRISONBURG, VA
Past

March 2, 2009 - April 28, 2009

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
HARRISONBURG, VA
Past

April 8, 2008 - March 23, 2009

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
HARRISONBURG, VA
Past

December 1, 2006 - April 7, 2008

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
HARRISONBURG, VA
Past

December 18, 2003 - December 1, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
HARRISONBURG, VA
Past

August 13, 2002 - December 19, 2003

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 20, 1999 - August 12, 2002

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

May 19, 1999 - September 16, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 1999 - June 16, 1999

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 24, 1998 - January 11, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/31/2020)
RR
Arizona
(7/24/2024)
RR
California
(6/27/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/27/2019)
RR
Florida
(8/8/2019)
RR
Georgia
(12/6/2019)
RR
Iowa
(1/6/2020)
RR
Maryland
(8/15/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(6/27/2019)
RR
New York
(6/27/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(9/20/2019)
RR
Ohio
(6/27/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/27/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(8/22/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(7/14/2023)
RR
Texas
(7/8/2019)
RR
Virginia
(7/29/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(6/27/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/13/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADHESION PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (5/20/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOWNER
DUDAS, STEPHEN STANLEYPRESIDENT4820047
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2367293
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2478952
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,151
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 944,844,374

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12

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Company Information


WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087Penn Laird, VA 22846

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