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Ronald P. Schutz

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CRD#: 416061
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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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Ronald Philip Schutz, who also goes by Ron Schutz, Ronald Phillip Schutz, was a registered financial professional .

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. Ronald had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, PC, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ron Schutz | Ronald Phillip Schutz

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) SMART GROUP HOUSTON, Investment Related, Started 1993, Approx 100 hrs/mo, all during trading hours,4801 Woodway Dr., Ste. 305-West, Houston, TX 77056, DBA for Life Insurance, Investment advisory & commission based financial transactions with clients. Position: Founder and Executive Chairman, Duties: Monitor performance and maintain client relationships. 2) FIRST FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INVESTMENT RELATED. Started 2014, Position: Member/Agent, LIFE & Disability INSURANCE SALES, APPROXIMATELY 60 HOURS SPENT DOING THIS ACTIVITY A MONTH, All during trading hours. 4801 Woodway Dr., Ste. 305-West, Houston, TX 77056, FFR is the organization (DBA) through which I place insurance products for clients. 3) Book Author & Publishing - Not investment Related, Started 7-2016, Approx 5 hrs./mo., all during trading hours, 6530 Lindyann Ln., Houston, TX 77008, Nature: Writing and book prootion, most recent book was American Fathers, Duties: Writing and video blogs. 4) Exponent Prosperity Accelerator Advisors, LLC, not investment related, Started 1/2020, Approx 10 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 4801 Woodway Dr., Ste. 305-West, Houston, TX 77056, Duties: Business Consulting for privately owned business owners- May include Profit Picture software, Position: Consultant, Duties: Present and develop business improvement concepts to private business owners. May include executive retention plans and informal business valuation. 5) Mariner Metrics LLC dba Profit Progress. Not Investment Related. 4801 Woodway Dr. Ste. 305 West, Houston, TX 77056. Start Date:2/1/2021. Profit Progress is a software service offering visual business intelligence to privately held business owners on a subscription basis. Work with IT firm in developing visual metrics for business owners , marketing firm to develop leads and end user clients on how to interpret what the visuals provide. Approx. No Hrs/Mo. 25. All during trading hours. 6) FCET Advisor & Director; No Investment related; 1370 Union Hill Ste E, Industrial Ct, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Fuel cell Enabling Technology with hydrogen applications. I work with an attorney and CPA advising the president and Board on strategic growth and potential JVs with the technology that has been developed; Advisory Role; Start Date: 07.01.2022; 4Hrs/Month; Zero Hrs during trading hrs

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 7, 2014 - July 27, 2023

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
Houston, TX
Past

October 7, 2014 - July 27, 2023

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
Houston, TX
Past

August 27, 2007 - November 6, 2014

RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 143384
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 16, 2001 - December 31, 2007

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104368
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 16, 2001 - September 30, 2014

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104368
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 21, 1999 - October 26, 2004

RIDGEBACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 113848
BELLAIRE, TX
Past

January 28, 1999 - April 16, 2001

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 29, 1997 - December 31, 1998

SIGNAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15916
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

July 25, 1995 - December 31, 1997

CANADA LIFE OF AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24220
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 18, 1995 - September 17, 1997

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

April 21, 1992 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 21, 1992 - August 16, 1995

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 25, 1989 - January 9, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1987 - August 25, 1989

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 8, 1984 - July 27, 1987

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

December 14, 1982 - March 23, 1983

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

May 5, 1982 - November 15, 1984

ROTAN MOSLE INC.

BD
CRD#: 727
Past

November 25, 1980 - May 17, 1982

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

May 3, 1974 - August 6, 1984

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/4/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 11/15/1980
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/22/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 29087

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