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George E. Cohen

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Juno Beach, FL 33408
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CRD#: 49871
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Professional summary


George Elliot Cohen is a registered financial professional currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Juno Beach, Florida.

George is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. George has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 1, Series 27, Series 4, Series 24 and F04 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 8, 2019 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: Loggerhead Executive Suites 14255 Hwy #1, Suite 225, Juno Beach, FL 33408
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Juno Beach, FL
Past

February 13, 2012 - August 1, 2019

TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 43559
JUNO BEACH, FL
Past

January 25, 2012 - August 15, 2012

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 2004 - November 30, 2011

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
JUNO BEACH, FL
Past

February 19, 2003 - January 20, 2004

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46035
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 18, 2003 - February 12, 2003

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46035
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 18, 2003 - January 20, 2004

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 8, 2000 - February 25, 2003

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 31, 1995 - February 26, 2003

POLARIS ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109435
JUNO BEACH, FL
Past

February 15, 1991 - July 8, 2000

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past

August 8, 1980 - December 6, 1990

SUPERVISED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7859
Past

April 24, 1978 - September 12, 1980

MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 555
Past

January 30, 1974 - May 21, 1978

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
Past

July 2, 1973 - February 28, 1974

DUPONT WALSTON, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 870
Past

June 16, 1971 - July 2, 1973

DUPONT GLORE FORGAN INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1000002
Past

December 10, 1970 - July 12, 1971

WEIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 880

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


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Connecticut
(7/8/2019)
RR
Florida
(7/8/2019)
RR
Maryland
(2/2/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/8/2019)
RR
Montana
(6/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/20/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/3/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
F04
Date: 4/10/1980
Financial Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 29087Juno Beach, FL 33408

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