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Christopher C. Karschnik

GWN SECURITIES
AUSTIN, TX
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CRD#: 7141637
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Professional summary


Christopher Charles Karschnik, who also goes by Chistopher Charles Karschnik, Kip Karschnik, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Austin, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chistopher Charles Karschnik | Kip Karschnik

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.
LIFE INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: Life Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 06/01/2024 ADDRESS: 2200 Old Ranch Road STE. C, San Marcos TX 78666, United States DESCRIPTION: If my clients want to explore insurance options, I am licensed and can provide options KW GUTSHALL & ASSOCIATES Is Investment Related, "2200 Old Ranch Road 12 STE. C, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States", Planning/Advising, Financial Advisor, 5/1/2025, 40 hours per month, 5 hours per month during trading hours, Fee Based Compensation, Independent group name

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
AUSTIN, TX
Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

GWN SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764Office #2: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

September 17, 2020 - May 1, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
San Marcos, TX
Past

September 17, 2020 - May 1, 2025

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
San Marcos, TX
Past

June 1, 2020 - May 1, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
San Marcos, TX

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
Texas
(5/1/2025)
IAR
Texas
(5/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/21/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/30/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 128929Austin, TX

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