AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
JB

John M. Bruni

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 847690
JB

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.

John Mark Bruni was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. John had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

September 4, 2014 - December 16, 2014

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
New York, NY
Past

March 13, 2012 - September 13, 2012

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MELVILLE, NY
Past

September 25, 2009 - May 7, 2010

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
WESTBURY, NY
Past

July 29, 2008 - April 8, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2007 - May 9, 2008

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108604
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 2007 - May 7, 2008

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 16, 2004 - April 25, 2005

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 4, 2003 - October 28, 2003

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 13, 2003 - July 28, 2003

S. B. CANTOR & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1384
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 2002 - January 7, 2003

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 2, 2001 - November 19, 2001

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

January 11, 1999 - March 29, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 11, 1999 - March 29, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 2, 1998 - December 22, 1998

SHARPE CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18452
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 1996 - May 26, 1998

SEABOARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 755
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

February 27, 1996 - December 6, 1996

LT LAWRENCE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 31956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 1995 - February 23, 1996

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17341
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

August 4, 1993 - March 20, 1995

RUSSO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 14425
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

June 30, 1993 - August 17, 1993

ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 1989 - April 17, 1990

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 1989 - April 17, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 7, 1981 - May 9, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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".
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)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/6/1978
Registered Representative 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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

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

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


GWN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 128929

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor John Bruni

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics