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GWN Securities Inc.

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Client assets under management

$4,736,613,823

Clients

37,763

6% high-net-worth

Advisors

443

of 707 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

85

High

Average account size

$125,430

About

GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients (including high‑net‑worth investors) and corporate/business clients through a range of managed account programs, financial planning, and selection/introduction to third‑party managers. Its service menu is organized into multiple branded programs (e.g., Managed Account, Premier, Total Access, FMAX) that deliver discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning consults.

The firm implements portfolios using a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub‑advisers and model-based allocations grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, while permitting Representatives to select or replace sub‑advisers for client accounts. Certain programs described in the brochure rely on technology platforms (notably the Fidelity‑sponsored FMAX) and the firm discloses use of AI transcription for meeting records and operational purposes.

What distinguishes GWN from many peers is its historic and continued use of market‑timing and momentum‑based strategies in legacy programs (for example, the DRM Direct, CyAM, StAR and MOM programs), a strategy the brochure treats as a trading/tactical approach rather than buy‑and‑hold. The brochure also notes the firm does not list charitable organizations or pension/profit‑sharing plans among its client types and describes integrated broker‑dealer and affiliated insurance/adviser relationships that can affect product availability and compensation.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Market timing

Expertise

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat financial planning or consulting fees available, negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $250,000 - $500,000: 1.25% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $1,000,000 - > $1,000,000: 0.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (max for Total Access Program, with blended tiers below) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (GWN Total Access Program maximum annual fee tier) $250,000 - $1,000,000: varies by tier descending to 0.60% for assets over $10M in Total Access Program $0 - $249,999.99: 1.30% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.05% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.80% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $0 - $249,999.99: 1.40% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.20% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.95% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program)

Commissions

Commissions earned on legacy accounts with new deposits; insurance commissions earned by affiliated insurance agents; separate and in addition to advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial consulting/planning services; negotiated based on scope and complexity

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 minimum for qualified accounts; $10,000 minimum for non-qualified accounts; some programs have higher minimums (e.g., $25,000 for Platinum Program) Minimum fee: Platform Fee minimum annual fees range from $25 to $65 depending on program; Money by Design Platinum Program has a flat $600 annual fee for grandfathered accounts Fee-only: Financial consulting and financial planning services offered at hourly rates or fixed fees (negotiable, details in agreements)

Main office location

GWN Securities Inc.

11440 North Jog Road

Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418-3764, United States

Number of offices

26

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christopher M

CFP®, Series 63

Bryan, TX

GWN Securities Inc.

Christopher McManus is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2019 and has prior experience with Ameritas Investment Corp., CCF Investments, Inc., and Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages timberland holdings and mineral rights through family partnerships and is involved in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm serves individual and business clients through a large network of advisors and employs a range of investment programs, including both traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Miles B

Series 63, Series 65

Glendora, CA

GWN Securities Inc.

Miles Bresee III is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Financial Services, and CCF Investments, Inc. Bresee serves as treasurer for the Pasadena Scottish Rite, a nonprofit organization, and holds a similar oversight role at Grace Church. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a range of investment approaches, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Robert L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

GWN Securities Inc.

Robert Layton is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Tradestation Securities, Inc., Compliance.Network, and ACP Securities LLC. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of approximately 423 advisors and manages about $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts, offering a range of investment programs from traditional asset allocation to legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Julie A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

GWN Securities Inc.

Julie Aranowitz is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. since 2015. She also has a role at Kades-Margolis Corporation dating back to 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including active and traditional portfolio strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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John P

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

GWN Securities Inc.

John Puritz is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and various church organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author, speaker, and podcast host focused on personal development and also performs as a freelance drummer for local bands and churches. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, combining traditional and active investment strategies across a large network of advisors.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Kyle C

CFP®, Series 66

Bridgewater, NJ

GWN Securities Inc.

Kyle Carrocino is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. He is also licensed as an agent for various fixed insurance and fixed annuity products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers for individuals and business clients. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts through a large network of advisors and delivers advice via a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Henry M

Series 63, Series 65

Windsor Locks, CT

GWN Securities Inc.

Henry Mondschein is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Windsor Locks, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Securities, Primerica Advisors, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member of the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society, a nonprofit focused on synagogue maintenance, family history archiving, and Holocaust education in Eastern Connecticut. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, delivering advice primarily through a suite of managed-account programs and model portfolios on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Dylan H

ChFC®, Series 66

Colleyville, TX

GWN Securities Inc.

Dylan Harig is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Colleyville, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Highland Capital Brokerage and GWN Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director of RISE, a Medicare-related business, and is involved with Redwood Financial, focusing on fixed annuity and insurance products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across over 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including unique legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Zachary H

Series 66

Edmond, OK

GWN Securities Inc.

Zachary Hawley is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Edmond, Oklahoma, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Zachary Hawley LLC, a business established to manage tax liabilities related to his commission and fee income. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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James O

Series 66

Royal Palm Beach, FL

GWN Securities Inc.

James Oneil is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at HD Vest Investment Services, Insurance Agency, and Advisory Services from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Wellington Rotary Club. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Odoll W

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

GWN Securities Inc.

Odoll Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Daytona Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities since 2019 and previously was with VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a classroom instructor for license preparation classes and has been involved in tax preparation and retirement planning through his own firm, Successful Money Management, Inc., since 1987. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts and financial planning, utilizing a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including distinctive legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Mark W

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwood Village, CO

GWN Securities Inc.

Mark Whaley is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2023 and also operates a business consulting practice focused on carpet and flooring maintenance companies. Outside of finance, he is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Everest Microbial Defense, LLC, a company specializing in antimicrobial technology products, and serves as a trustee board member at Bergen Park Church. GWN Securities Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a large network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to model portfolios, employing a range of investment strategies including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing methods.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Jason L

Series 63

Albany, NY

GWN Securities Inc.

Jason Laurenzo is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Albany, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2005 and concurrently serves in law enforcement with the Town of Schodack Police Department. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and college planning through Northeast Wealth Management, LLC, where he is CEO. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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William H

Series 63, Series 66

Dublin, OH

GWN Securities Inc.

William Henehan is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Dublin, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Henehan Financial Group, an insurance sales business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including some legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Jerry A

Series 63, Series 65

Chesterfield, MO

GWN Securities Inc.

Jerry Adzima is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent for life, annuity, and long-term care insurance and is involved with the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association supporting the St. Louis County Police. He also serves as Vice President of Programs for the St. Louis Pachyderm Club, organizing speakers and occasionally filling in as president. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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