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Barry N. Link
WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Fort Meyers, FL
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CRD#: 847567
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Professional summary
Barry Neal Link is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Fort Meyers, Florida.
Barry is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Barry has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 62, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Abacus Life Settlements, LLC - Investment related, Started 1/1/20, Approx. 3-4 hrs/mo., none during trading hours, 2101 Park Central Dr., Ste. 220, Orlando, FL 32835, Nature: Policy Settlements for Seniors, Position, Independent contractor, Duties: Get policy evaluated if sale is desired and process the paperwork to complete the transaction.
Sale of Fixed Life Insurance - Investment related, Started 1982, Approx. 1-2 hrs/mo, half hour during trading hours, 10517 Azzurra Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, Nature: Life Insurance Sales, Agent/Broker, Duties: Sell individual life insurance policies.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 12, 2001 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Fort Meyers, FL
Current
June 28, 2001 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Fort Meyers, FL
Past
June 18, 1999 - June 29, 2001
OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 1, 1997 - June 16, 1999
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 6, 1987 - March 13, 1990
FEDERATION FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
BD
CRD#: 13355
Past
May 9, 1986 - October 1, 1997
USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 7962
Past
January 22, 1985 - June 5, 1986
TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6359
Past
January 4, 1984 - October 1, 1997
USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 6, 1978 - May 2, 1984
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Florida(7/2/2001)
RR
Illinois(6/28/2001)
IAR
Illinois(7/12/2001)
RR
Texas(6/28/2001)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 3/13/1989
Corporate Securities Limited Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/30/1977
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,151 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 944,844,374 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
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