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Preston Aubrey Spears

WORLD EQUITY GROUP
Schaumburg, IL
·CRD# 861779·47 years experience

Professional Summary

Preston Aubrey Spears is a registered financial advisor currently at WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois. Preston is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Preston has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 3, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

47 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
November 12, 2021 - Present
TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 43559
BD
Woodstock, GA
August 6, 2009 - October 25, 2019
RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC·CRD# 104368
RIA
Woodstock, GA
August 31, 2006 - December 31, 2007
RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC·CRD# 104368
BD
Marietta, GA
August 23, 2006 - December 31, 2007
WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 38095
BD
Woodstock, GA
November 2, 2004 - April 5, 2006
WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 38095
RIA
Atlanta, GA
November 1, 2004 - April 5, 2006
YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 117415
RIA
Atlanta, GA
May 5, 2003 - November 23, 2004
WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 38095
BD
Woodstock, GA
August 9, 2000 - January 3, 2003
MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.·CRD# 15294
BD
March 3, 1993 - October 19, 1993
PACIFIC SOUTHERN SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13155
BD
December 22, 1990 - March 8, 1991
BARKLEY-LOCKMAN INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 21933
BD
June 27, 1989 - April 17, 1990
W. D. FARD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15166
BD
July 21, 1988 - June 16, 1989
CITADEL CAPITAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 12976
BD
March 23, 1987 - April 5, 1988
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 16138
BD
April 23, 1986 - July 28, 1986
CORNWALL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8334
BD
September 23, 1985 - December 20, 1986
FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6871
BD
June 4, 1984 - April 3, 1986
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10275
BD
November 30, 1983 - March 23, 1984
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 829
BD
May 12, 1982 - July 1, 1983
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
March 12, 1982 - May 20, 1982
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.·CRD# 630
BD
December 24, 1981 - February 10, 1982
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 829
BD
June 9, 1980 - November 27, 1981
LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED·CRD# 7555
BD
October 11, 1979 - May 14, 1980
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
February 1, 1979 - October 14, 1979

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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)

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

Small

# of Employees

165

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

REP MANAGER PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (6/9/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOWNER—
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2367293
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2478952
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNPRESIDENT2741133
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,999

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,001,368,180

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

12

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Georgia
(11/22/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Nov 1982About the Series 3 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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