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Mark M. Hoffman

GWN SECURITIES
PALM COAST, FL 32137
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CRD#: 5538002
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Professional summary


Mark M Hoffman is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Palm Coast, Florida.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
MARK M HOFFMAN UNDERDOG UNDERDOG LLC/PERSONAL /EIN POSITION: Individual owner of LLC NATURE: Personal LLC only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/10/2020 ADDRESS: 17 Egret Dr, Palm Coast FL 32137, United States DESCRIPTION: Only for making contribution for 401k, Not related to any client or BD activity LIFE/HEALTH/ANNUITIES/FMO COMPANIES, MADISON/GRADIENT/PRECISION SENIOR MARKETING POSITION: Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/28/2020 ADDRESS: 100 C Island Cottage Way, St Augustine FL 32080, United States DESCRIPTION: Helping client with insurance needs in conjunction with retirement planning. Life, Health, LTC, Disability. ABMM FINANCIAL, Is Investment Related, DBA, Financial Professional, 2020-02-21,160 hours per month, 160 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, Securities DBA used in conjunction with Investment Sales.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 24, 2020 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 6 Meridian Home Lane Unit 201, Palm Coast, FL 32137
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
PALM COAST, FL
Current

February 21, 2020 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 6 Meridian Home Lane Unit 201, Palm Coast, FL 32137
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
PALM COAST, FL
Past

February 21, 2020 - February 21, 2020

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
Palm Coast, FL
Past

November 8, 2016 - February 27, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
PALM COAST, FL
Past

November 8, 2016 - February 27, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
PALM COAST, FL
Past

May 28, 2013 - November 8, 2016

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 611
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

January 22, 2010 - November 8, 2016

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
GAITHERSBURG, MD

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".
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)

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
(2/21/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/21/2020)
RR
Florida
(2/21/2020)
IAR
Florida
(2/24/2020)
RR
Maryland
(2/21/2020)
RR
Nevada
(2/21/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(2/21/2020)
RR
Texas
(2/21/2020)
RR
Virginia
(2/21/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/22/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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)


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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#: 128929Palm Coast, FL 32137

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