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Douglas A. Gibson
WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Houston, TX 77027
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CRD#: 5626771
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Professional summary
Douglas Antony Gibson, who also goes by Douglas Gibson, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Houston, Texas.
Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Douglas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Douglas Gibson
Other business activities
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(1) Insurance Sales. Sell insurance products (life, term life, whole life, index life, LTC) through Various Insurance Carriers. 4801 Woodway Dr. #305W, Houston, TX 77056. Investment Related. Start Date: No hrs Mo: >40. No Hrs/Mo during securities trading: >40 2) SMART Group Houston. 4801 Woodway Dr., Ste. 305 West, Houston, TX 77056. Investment Related. Start Date: 5/2021. Vice President. Sales. dba name for Registered Representative and IAR activities. Approx. hrs/mo: 60. Approx. hrs/Mo during securities trading: 60. 3) Exponent Prosperity Accelerator Advisors LLC. Not Investment Related. 4801 Woodway Dr., Ste 305 West, Houston, TX 77056. VP of sales. Develop strategies for business process improvement, informal business valuation, executive retention and business transition. Approx. Hrs/Mo: 60. Approx. Hrs/Mo during securities trading:60. 4) Innovative Capital Assurance. Investment Related. Start date: 5/2021. 4801 Woodway Dr., Ste 305 West, Houston, TX 77056. V.P. Sales, fixed insurance. (Life, Health, Disability). Business development and marketing for candidates, legacy, estate planning. Approx. hrs/Mo: 60. Approx. hrs/mo during securities trading:60. 5) Opp Zone Property Solutions; Not Investment Related; Address: 15222 Huckleberry Harvest Trail, Cypress, TX, 77429; Nature of OBA: Creating a company to help individuals create wealth using real estate in Opportunity Zones. I want to help individuals identify, acquire, develop, and sell properties in Opportunity Zones nationwide; Posn/Title: Owner of the Business; Start Date: 11/26/24; Approx No of Hrs/Month: 40; Approx Hrs/Mth during trading Hrs: 4 Hrs; Duties: Help individuals understand the strategy and benefits of using the tax benefits of real estate development inside opportunity zones. Assist them in understanding the strategy, acquire the property, create their QOZ and/or QOZB, and use this to grow their wealth.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 16, 2021 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1800 West Loop South Unit 1700, Houston, TX 77027RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Houston, TX
Current
May 16, 2021 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1800 West Loop South Unit 1700, Houston, TX 77027RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Houston, TX
Past
November 9, 2011 - May 17, 2021
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past
November 9, 2011 - May 17, 2021
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past
April 1, 2011 - November 17, 2011
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 30184
TOMBALL, TX
Past
April 1, 2011 - November 17, 2011
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30184
TOMBALL, TX
Past
July 23, 2010 - April 14, 2011
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX
Past
January 14, 2009 - April 14, 2011
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX
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".
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.
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
Florida(5/16/2021)
IAR
Florida(6/10/2021)
RR
South Carolina(10/15/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(10/21/2025)
RR
Texas(5/16/2021)
IAR
Texas(5/16/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,151 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 944,844,374 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
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