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Mark D Kaplan

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Chesterfield, MO
·CRD# 6710147·9 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark D Kaplan, who also goes by Mark Daniel Kaplan, Mark Kaplan, is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mark Daniel Kaplan, Mark Kaplan

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Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

9 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
Chesterfield, MO
February 11, 2025 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
1. 425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 601732. 50 Randelay Dr, St. Louis, MO 63124
February 11, 2025 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
BD
Saint Louis, MO
July 29, 2024 - January 31, 2025
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
RIA
Saint Louis, MO
May 6, 2024 - January 31, 2025
COMPASS WEALTH·CRD# 282420
RIA
St. Louis, MO
March 8, 2021 - February 1, 2024
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Memphis, TN
August 5, 2017 - January 28, 2021

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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)

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

Small

# of Employees

165

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

REP MANAGER PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (6/9/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOWNER—
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2367293
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2478952
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNPRESIDENT2741133
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,999

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,001,368,180

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

12

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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.

1. Wright Insurance Planning; Yes, Investment related; Address: 182 Marcrest Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63017; Nature of OBA: Life Insurance Business; Pos/Title: Producer; Start Date: 02/03/2025; Approx Hrs/Mth for OBA: 8 Hrs; Approx Hrs/Mth during trading Hrs for OBA: 8 Hrs; Duties: Insurance Business producer.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Missouri
(2/11/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/18/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2021About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2019About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2017About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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