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John M. Wallace

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES
COLUMBUS, OH 43235
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CRD#: 6586604
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Professional summary


John Michael Wallace is a registered financial professional currently at WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC. located in Columbus, Ohio.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 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

December 15, 2022 - Present

WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30933
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 30, 2020 - December 16, 2022

GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 110925
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Past

March 23, 2016 - December 19, 2018

VALKYRIE EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 155936
Farmers Branch, TX

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.

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RR
Maryland
(6/16/2023)
RR
Texas
(3/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/1/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WC
WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.
PB & T FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933 / SEC#: , 8-45235

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2005 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
7650 Rivers Edge Drive Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone number
(614) 436-0231
Established
Texas since 09/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WCS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1825995
CARGIN, ROBERT KENNETHPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER/FINOP1825995

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts45
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 24,955,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


WORLD CHOICE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30933Columbus, OH 43235

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