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Joseph J. Mcgowan

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CRD#: 327890
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joseph James Mcgowan, who also goes by Joseph James Mcgowan Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. Joseph had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63 exam.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joseph James Mcgowan Jr

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 2, 1994 - December 14, 1994

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

August 12, 1991 - May 1, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 12, 1991 - May 1, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

October 26, 1990 - May 24, 1991

DONALD & CO. SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7776
TINTON FALLS, NJ
Past

March 30, 1989 - August 30, 1990

RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7839
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1987 - January 10, 1989

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10635
Past

February 27, 1976 - January 14, 1989

OUTWATER & WELLS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2959
LIVINGSTON, NJ
Past

October 2, 1973 - March 23, 1976

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
Past

May 4, 1972 - August 7, 1973

HORNBLOWER & WEEKS - HEMPHILL, NOYES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 412
Past

January 19, 1968 - July 14, 1972

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam

Current Firm


WS
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625 / SEC#: , 8-45728

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2002
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Georgia since 04/14/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WORLD MONEY GROUP, INC.OWNER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Arbitration6

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Company Information


WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625

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