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Michael V. Carballo

GWN SECURITIES
Miami, FL 33130
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CRD#: 6638271
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Professional summary


Michael Victor Carballo, who also goes by Michael Carballo, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Miami, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Carballo

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.
West Flagler Associates. POSITION: Jai-Alai Player NATURE: Sports INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2020 ADDRESS: 450 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125, United States DESCRIPTION: This does not involve the solicitation of any financial products or services. I intend to play the professional sport of Jai-Alai in the evenings due to my prior background in professional athletics. LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: Insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 02/01/2020 ADDRESS: 175 SW 7th St #1808, Miami, FL 33130, United States DESCRIPTION: Life Insurance sales to customers. ABMM FINANCIAL POSITION: Registered Representative NATURE: DBA/Financial Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/20/2023 ADDRESS: 175 SW 7th St. Miami, FL 33130, United States DESCRIPTION: Yes this is my DBA and will be used for Financial Services as Financial Representative. CORAL GABLES FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: Is Not Investment Related, ADDRESS: 2151 Salzedo Street, , Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States" NATURE: Emergency Medical Services, POSITION: Firefighter, START DATE: 9/1/2024, NUMBER OF HOURS: 240 hours per month, SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 50 hours per month during trading hours DESCRIPTION: I intend to become a firefighter and serve my community 2-3 days per week. CARBALLO CONSULTING LLC NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; CEO; ADDRESS: 6317 NW 170LN HIALEAH FL 33015; BUSINESS NATURE: INSURANCE; 120 HOURS PER MONTH AND 40HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; START DATE: 10/07/2024; COMPENSATION TYPE: COMMISSIONS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 175 Sw 7th St #1808, Miami, FL 33130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Miami, FL
Current

June 28, 2023 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 175 Sw 7th St #1808, Miami, FL 33130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Miami, FL
Past

January 6, 2020 - June 28, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
Miami, FL
Past

January 2, 2020 - June 28, 2023

IFP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297287
Miami, FL
Past

March 22, 2017 - December 31, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Miami, FL
Past

November 7, 2016 - December 31, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Miami, FL

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.

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RR
Florida
(6/28/2023)
IAR
Florida
(6/29/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/3/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/5/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 128929Miami, FL 33130

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