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Lawrence B. Marcus

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CRD#: 836721
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Lawrence Brian Marcus was a registered financial professional .

Lawrence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. Lawrence had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, PC and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 13, 2012 - November 24, 2014

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 13, 2012 - November 24, 2014

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 14, 2012 - December 7, 2012

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 16, 2012 - April 20, 2012

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

July 27, 2011 - May 10, 2012

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5155
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 27, 2011 - May 10, 2012

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5155
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 2, 2010 - August 1, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 48
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 8, 2010 - August 1, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 31, 2009 - July 14, 2010

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

RIA
CRD#: 39056
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 31, 2009 - July 14, 2010

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 25, 2007 - August 10, 2009

GLOBAL CROWN CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16761
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 12, 2003 - October 25, 2007

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 10, 2001 - May 7, 2003

TRAUTMAN WASSERMAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 7, 1995 - April 12, 2001

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 26, 1989 - April 21, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 1985 - June 22, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

March 26, 1984 - August 22, 1985

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501
Past

October 12, 1982 - April 6, 1984

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
Past

November 8, 1978 - October 21, 1982

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555
Past

February 24, 1978 - February 20, 1991

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

April 21, 1977 - February 24, 1978

DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6466

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/13/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 5/1/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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)
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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
Medium
# of Employees
170

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADHESION PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (5/20/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOWNER
DUDAS, STEPHEN STANLEYPRESIDENT4820047
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2367293
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2478952
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,151
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 944,844,374

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12

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Company Information


WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087

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