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Charles F. Binford

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CRD#: 824487
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Professional summary


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Charles Fisher Binford, who also goes by Charles F Binford, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Charles had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 2 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Charles F Binford

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 14, 2008 - November 6, 2014

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 14, 2008 - November 6, 2014

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

June 5, 2006 - November 1, 2007

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

June 5, 2006 - November 1, 2007

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

April 27, 2005 - June 2, 2006

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

November 5, 2002 - December 1, 2004

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40395
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 7, 2002 - October 31, 2002

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40395
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

March 19, 2001 - December 1, 2004

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

October 4, 2000 - March 6, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

June 18, 1989 - December 31, 1993

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 23, 1989 - June 18, 1989

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

July 18, 1985 - December 31, 1988

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291
Past

June 4, 1984 - March 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 13, 1984 - May 14, 1984

FUNDSELECT ADVISERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5381
Past

July 13, 1976 - February 9, 1984

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 2/6/1976
Non-Member General Securities Examination

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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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#: 128929

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