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Brooke R. Wentner

GWN SECURITIES
Pottsboro, TX
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CRD#: 711555
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Professional summary


Brooke Richard Wentner is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Pottsboro, Texas.

Brooke is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Brooke has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
WENTNER FINANCIAL/TEACHERS RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.; 2859 Cemetery Rd, Pottsboro TX 75076; INSURANCE AGENT; START 9/2009; 160HRS/MO; 8HRS/MO DURING TRADING; $300K/YR; IR INSURANCE, ANNUITIES & LTC POSITION: AGENT NATURE: INSURANCE, FIXED AND INDEXED ANNUITY SALES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 4 START DATE: 06/06/1980 ADDRESS: 2859 Cemetery Rd, Pottsboro TX 75076 DESCRIPTION: AS PART OF MY CLIENTS OVERALL PORTFOLIOS, THEY HAVE SIGNIFICANT ASSETS IN FIXED AND INDEXED ANNUITIES. I ALSO MARKET LTC & LIFE INSURANCE ASPART OF THEIR OVERALL PLAN TRAVEL AGENT POSITION: TRAVEL AGENT NATURE: TRAVEL AGENT- POTENTIALLY BOOK TRAVEL FOR INDIVIDUALS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/30/2015 ADDRESS: 2859 Cemetery Rd, Pottsboro TX 75076 DESCRIPTION: HAVE THE OPTION TO BOOK TRAVEL FOR INDIVIDUALS FOR A COMMISSION. RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: owner NATURE: landlord/owner INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/01/1992 ADDRESS: 2859 Cemetery Rd, Pottsboro TX 75076 DESCRIPTION: Provide feedback to renters regarding their current needs and questions. Refer my handyman to them when repairs are required

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Pottsboro, TX
Current

March 31, 2010 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Pottsboro, TX
Past

April 1, 2010 - November 25, 2020

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

April 19, 2007 - April 1, 2010

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
DANVILLE, CA
Past

April 19, 2007 - April 1, 2010

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
DANVILLE, CA
Past

October 15, 2003 - April 20, 2007

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
DANVILLE, CA
Past

August 31, 1998 - April 20, 2007

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
DANVILLE, CA
Past

October 25, 1991 - September 8, 1998

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 21, 1989 - October 16, 1991

OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18126
LIVERMORE, CA
Past

January 20, 1988 - October 4, 1989

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 12, 1983 - December 31, 1987

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Past

July 8, 1980 - August 22, 1983

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518

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".
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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(3/31/2010)
RR
Florida
(11/25/2020)
RR
Georgia
(8/13/2024)
RR
Michigan
(11/25/2020)
RR
Montana
(10/27/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(3/31/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(8/13/2020)
RR
Oregon
(1/5/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(10/30/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/23/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/4/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/1/1980
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 128929Pottsboro, TX

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