AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
RD

Richard R. Defelice

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 63900
RD

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Raymond Defelice, who also goes by Richard R Defelice, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. Richard had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard R Defelice

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.
RICHARD DEFELICE & ASSOCIATES, INC., PRESIDENT 10 ENTRANCE COURT, YONKERS, NY 10710 914)787-8560 START DATE 1/1/86 TOTAL HRS MO. 85, DUTIES: ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

October 12, 2011 - December 31, 2023

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20626
YONKERS, NY
Past

May 7, 2010 - December 31, 2023

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
YONKERS, NY
Past

August 9, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
YONKERS, NY
Past

August 9, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
YONKERS, NY
Past

October 8, 2001 - August 31, 2004

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
WOODBURY, NY
Past

July 8, 2000 - October 9, 2001

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 1, 1999 - July 8, 2000

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past

October 1, 1997 - February 4, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 14, 1987 - April 16, 1990

GRANADA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10209
Past

December 4, 1986 - October 12, 1987

STERLING SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11877
Past

March 1, 1985 - August 1, 1989

BRAUVIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14703
Past

June 15, 1982 - February 8, 1985

B & D EQUITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6719
Past

May 1, 1979 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 16, 1977 - May 1, 1979

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP

BD
CRD#: 6815
Past

April 10, 1974 - June 3, 1977

INTERGLOBAL INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5945

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/1/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/4/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WI
WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC
COLTS NECK WHY T&T SECURITIES, INC. | WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC | WORLD INVESTMENTS, INC. | WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS POTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES,DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF TFS SECURITIES, INC. | TFS PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | TFS ADVISORY SERVICES | NASD SPELLING ERROR - POTFOLIO SHOULD BE PORTFOLIO | INNOVATIVE MARKET TRENDS | FREEMAN & VANNAUKER | FFP WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 20626 / SEC#: 801-56426, 8-38377

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Mailing Address
437 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Phone number
(732) 758-9300
Established
New Jersey since 09/30/2025
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
217

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WORLD ADVISORY SERVICES ADV PART 2 FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WIA CORPORATE BUYER, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINOP4424794
CURLEY, JONATHAN EPRESIDENT827148
TOOLE, BARRY PCCO3142901

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,734,780,346

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration2
Bond1

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 20626

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Richard Defelice

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.