JF
Joseph B. Ferrara
GWN SECURITIES
Winthrop, MA 02152
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CRD#: 3106664
JF
Professional summary
Joseph B Ferrara is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joseph has worked at 3 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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THE 11 FOUNDATION, IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL MASON, PO BOX 520538, WINTHROP, MA 02152, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, OVERSEE AND OFFICIATE MEETINGS, NOVEMBER 1, 2011, FOUR HOURS PER MONTH, ZERO YEARLY COMPENSATION. MADISON BROKERAGE POSITION: AGENT NATURE: LIFE INSURANCE FMO INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/02/2015 ADDRESS: 65 MADISON AVE, SUITE 200, MORRISTOWN NJ 07960 DESCRIPTION: LIFE INSURANCE SALES ABMM FINANCIAL INVESTMENT RELATED: Is Investment Related, NATURE: DBA, POSITION: Financial Professional, START DATE: 2015-04-03, NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 hours per month, SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation DESCRIPTION: Securities DBA used in conjunction with Investment and Advisory Sales. BLUE NEST LIFE INVESTMENT RELATED: Is Not Investment Related, ADDRESS: "262 Lyons Road, , Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States", NATURE: Insurance, POSITION: Manager, START DATE: 5/12/2025, NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 hours per month, SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation DESCRIPTION: Sell Insurance and Annuity Products.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 20, 2015 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 74 Jefferson Street, Winthrop, MA 02152RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Winthrop, MA
Current
April 28, 2015 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 74 Jefferson Street, Winthrop, MA 02152RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Winthrop, MA
Past
April 2, 2007 - April 29, 2015
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
WINTHROP, MA
Past
June 9, 1999 - January 5, 2000
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 26, 1999 - April 29, 2015
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
WINTHROP, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(4/28/2015)
RR
Georgia(4/28/2015)
RR
Maine(4/28/2015)
RR
Massachusetts(4/28/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts(5/20/2015)
RR
New Hampshire(4/28/2015)
RR
New Jersey(8/28/2023)
RR
Vermont(2/17/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORK | OWNER | |
| BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP | 1769643 |
| CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | 1754065 |
| RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARD | CFO FINOP VP | 1997994 |
| WALSH, DENIS STEPHEN | CEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT | 1124278 |
| WALSH, MARY THERESE | SECRETARY | 2829444 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 64,207 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,650,274,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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Company Information
GWN SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929Winthrop, MA 02152TRUST BUT VERIFY
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