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John C. Puritz

GWN SECURITIES
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411
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CRD#: 4846697
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Professional summary


John C Puritz, who also goes by John Puritz, Johnathan Clifford Puritz, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Puritz | Johnathan Clifford Puritz

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.
"MAN UP, ALREADY!" POSITION: Author/Speaker/Podcast Host, NATURE: Book Author, Speaker on personal development, personal development podcast. INVESTMENT RELATED: No TRADING HOURS/per month: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/11/2019 ADDRESS: 9785 Via Grande West, Wellington, FL, 33411, Florida, United States. DESCRIPTION: Fee Based Compensation, Sale of book on Amazon or on a website to be developed. Podcast is not monetized at this time. Personal coaching with non investment clients for a fee. Non investment related. PURITZ & ASSOCIATES POSITION: Registered Rep NATURE: Investments INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/09/2022 ADDRESS: 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite VO 405, West Palm Beach, FL 33411, United States, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA Providing Investment Services INSURANCE SALES Is Not Investment Related, "2101 Vista Parkway, Suite VO 405, West Palm Beach, FL 33411, United States, United States", "Life Insurance, Long Term Care Sales", Insurance Agent, 2022-06-01, 5 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, "Helping clients fill their life insurance, long term care, and disability insurance needs." BANDCAMP, INC Is Not Investment Related, "2101 Vista Parkway, Suite VO 405, West Palm Beach, FL 33411, United States", S Corp, Owner, 2007-03-20, 1 hours per month, 1 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation Compensation, "Bandcamp, Inc is an S Corp set up for tax purposes." FREELANCE DRUMMER Is Not Investment Related, "9785 Via Grande West, Wellington, FL, 33411, Florida", Drummer for various bands & churches in local area, Drummer, 2023-09-13, 8 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Fee Based Compensation, Drumming for local bands and churches in the local area for compensation. Gigs are typically on the weekend. FLORIDA NOTARY NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 1 HOUR PER MONTH AND 0 DURING TRADING HOURS; BUSINESS NATURE: PERFORM WEDDINGS; ADDRESS: 9785 VIA GRANDE WEST, WEILLINGTON FL 33411; START: 10/02/2024; EXPIRES: 10/02/2028; NO COMENSATION; DESCRIPTION: Licensed Florida Notary to perform wedding ceremonies in the state of Florida. I am not holding myself to the public as a notary nor receiving any compensation to perform the ceremony.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 19, 2022 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 2101 Vista Parkway Suite Vo 4051, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Current

May 16, 2022 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 2101 Vista Parkway Suite Vo 4051, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

April 4, 2016 - May 16, 2022

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

October 4, 2004 - May 16, 2022

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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
(6/30/2022)
RR
Arizona
(8/2/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(9/13/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(5/16/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/4/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/19/2022)
IAR
Florida
(5/19/2022)
RR
Georgia
(5/17/2022)
RR
Michigan
(3/14/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(1/5/2023)
RR
New York
(5/16/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(5/19/2022)
RR
Oregon
(7/31/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(8/2/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/16/2022)
RR
Virginia
(10/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 128929West Palm Beach, FL 33411

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