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Gregory T. Branch

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CRD#: 3110327
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Professional summary


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

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Gregory T Branch Jr, who also goes by Gregory Tyrone Branch Jr, Gregory Tyrone Branch, was a registered financial professional .

Gregory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Gregory had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gregory Tyrone Branch Jr | Gregory Tyrone Branch

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.
1) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: 1847 FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT |ADDRESS: 5201 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 800, MIAMI, FL 33126 | START DATE: 3/12/2020 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF BROKERAGE; AND LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO. 2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CITY OF MIAMI BEACH | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: BOARD MEMBER | ADDRESS: 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 | START DATE: 1/1/2019 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: OTHER - CITY OF MIAMI BEACH | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: AS BOARD MEMBER ON PERSONNEL BOARD FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; THIS IS AN ELECTED POSITION. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH - BLACK AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POSITION: Vice Chairman NATURE: Civic activity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach FL 33139, United States DESCRIPTION: Construct and review proposals/ideas to reinforce diversity in our civic life (within Miami Beach) THE ECO CHANNEL POSITION: Managing Director - Chief of Strategy NATURE: Media/production company INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2020 ADDRESS: 3200 Collins Avenue, 94, Miami Beach FL 33140, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties involve overseeing strategic relationships, programming and content development decisions, marketing/brand-building activities. CNBC CONTRIBUTOR POSITION: Contributor NATURE: Television appearances INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 10/05/2021 ADDRESS: 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632, United States DESCRIPTION: I will appear weekly on four CNBC shows on a rotating, as requested basis -- Worldwide Exchange, Squawk Box, Power Lunch, and Closing Bell. I will provide macroeconomic analysis and commentary on market conditions. RENTAL SHARING Is Not Investment Related, 3200 Collins Ave, #94, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States", 2022-06-01, 0 hours per month, 0 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, Daniel contributes half the rent and utilities to my account each month for the apartment we rent together at 3200 Collins Ave (owned by Jose Gonclaves Pita). This ranges each month from $1300 to $1450 VERITAS FINANCIAL Investment Related, 5701 Sunset Drive, #250, Coral Gables, FL, 33413, United States", 2020-16-11, 160 hours per month, 160 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, This is my Securities DBA through which I conduct my investment business with clients. XAVATAR Is Not Investment Related, Entertainment Tech, Board Advisor, 2023-03-01, 10 hours per month, 0 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, Advise management team on strategy and execution with regard to building content and infrastructure for the Metaverse

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 22, 2020 - April 2, 2024

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 18, 2020 - April 2, 2024

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 13, 2020 - September 11, 2020

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 6, 2018 - September 26, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 26, 2012 - January 8, 2013

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 2009 - September 26, 2012

CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 24790
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past

August 16, 2007 - July 9, 2009

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 2002 - May 23, 2007

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2001 - June 17, 2002

BROADVIEW INTERNATIONAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 27265
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/6/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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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#: 128929

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