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Benjamin J. Capers
GWN SECURITIES
RIDGELAND, SC
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CRD#: 4704227
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Professional summary
Benjamin Jerome Capers, CFP®, who also goes by Benjamin Jerome Capers Jr., Benjamin J. Capers Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Benjamin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Benjamin Jerome Capers Jr. | Benjamin J. Capers Jr.
Other business activities
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PAINT UNITED (OWNER/MANAGER) G.S.C.C. (PASTOR) CAPERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Securities DBA used in conjunction with Investment Sales in addition to Life Insurance, Long term Care, Disability Income Insurance, Health Insurance, Equity Index Annuities and Fixed Annuities. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/18/2016 ADDRESS: 264 Graham Hall South, Ridgeland SC 29936 DESCRIPTION: I am the owner, marketer and manager of the company. I asses clients financial picture to see if there is a need for insurance or fixed annuity products. INSURANCE & FIXED ANNUITIES POSITION: Agent NATURE: We offer Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Longterm Care Insurance, Disability Income Insurance,Fixed and Equity Index Annuities. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/18/2016 ADDRESS: 264 Graham Hall South, Ridgeland SC 29936 DESCRIPTION: I asses clients financial picture to see if there is a need for insurance and/or fixed annuity solutions. WBA (WHOLESALE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION POSITION: sales person NATURE: Selling association membership to prospects that will benefit from the discounts. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 06/26/2018 ADDRESS: Chubb, P.O. Box 1615, Warren NJ 07061-1615, United States DESCRIPTION: Duties include selling the association membership to prospects who see a need for the discounted benefits mentioned in the categories above. FedEx Ground Is Not Investment Related, Sorting packages, Package Handler, 2022-02-16, 80 hours per month, 0 hours per month during trading hours, Hourly Compensation, "LIFT, CARRY AND SORT PACKAGE IN WAREHOUSE TO BE DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS."
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
August 5, 2016 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
RIDGELAND, SC
Current
August 3, 2016 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764Office #2: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past
April 7, 2006 - August 11, 2016
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
RIDGELAND, SC
Past
April 6, 2006 - August 11, 2016
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
RIDGELAND, SC
Past
December 14, 2005 - January 3, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
BEAUFORT, SC
Past
July 26, 2005 - January 3, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
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
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
Alabama(5/12/2025)
RR
Georgia(8/8/2016)
RR
Kentucky(10/10/2023)
RR
Mississippi(1/17/2020)
RR
New York(6/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina(8/3/2016)
IAR
South Carolina(8/11/2016)
RR
Texas(3/4/2022)
Exams
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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