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David K. Karl
GWN SECURITIES
Grand Haven, MI
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CRD#: 5002835
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Professional summary
David Kenneth Karl, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by David Karl, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Grand Haven, Michigan.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
David Karl
Other business activities
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CRG ADVISORS POSITION: OWNER NATURE: DBA, AND INSURANCE BUSINESS. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/18/2015 ADDRESS: 2145 ANTEBELLUM CT. NW, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49504 DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE BUSINESS - LIFE INSURANCE, LTC, FIXED ANNUITY, D.I., HEALTH.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2018
Experience
Current
February 26, 2013 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Grand Haven, MI
Current
February 13, 2013 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Grand Haven, MI
Past
July 7, 2010 - February 15, 2013
LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104761
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
July 6, 2010 - February 15, 2013
LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 30999
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
June 21, 2010 - July 6, 2010
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
January 7, 2006 - July 6, 2010
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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
Arizona(1/3/2017)
RR
California(6/25/2024)
RR
Florida(5/22/2024)
RR
Indiana(10/27/2025)
RR
Michigan(2/13/2013)
IAR
Michigan(2/26/2013)
RR
Missouri(6/20/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
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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