CRD #39431 · FINRA BrokerCheck + SEC IAPD

World Securities, Inc.

According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, World Securities, Inc. ranks #1,952 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). World Securities, Inc. carries 4 BrokerCheck disclosures across 0 branch offices - heavy load for a single-office firm, earning a Grade C.

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Grade C
Safety grade
0
branch offices
4
disclosures
#1,952 of 20,055
disclosure rank · graded

FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure docket

CRD record 39431 World Securities, Inc.

World Securities, Inc. · Grade C · 4 disc · 4.00/office · Single-office firm

  • CRD 39431
  • GRADE C
  • DISC 4
  • REG 1
  • ARB 2
  • CIV 1
  • BRANCH 0
  • PER-OFF n/a
  • RANK #1,952 of 20,055
  • BOOK Single-office firm

Intensity peers

Nearest same-size peer: 1792 Securities, LLC (4.00 disc/office)

1792 Securities, LLC4.001ST Global Capital Corp.4.00A. CH. Securities, Inc.4.00World Securities, Inc. (this)4.00
Disclosures per office among single-office firm peers (lower is cleaner)

World Securities, Inc. ranks #1,952 of 20,055 by disclosure count among graded broker-dealers; heavy load at 4.00 disclosures per office. Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck →

PlainAdvisorCheck rating 3/5 - an editorial, size-normalized signal, not a regulatory determination. Always verify the underlying record on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging an advisor.

Data updated July 2026

Branch offices

0 offices

FINRA: Small firm

Total disclosures

4 events

On FINRA BrokerCheck

Regulatory events

1 action

25% of all disclosures

Disclosures per office

- per office

footprint not reported

Disclosure Breakdown

Disclosure Type Count
Regulatory Events 1
Arbitrations 2
Civil Events 1
Total 4

Counts for World Securities, Inc. reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck as of July 2026. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations.

Disclosure category share

Regulatory 1 Arbitration 2 Civil 1

Firm Details

Firm Size
Small
Scope
INACTIVE
CRD Number
39431

Customer-facing mix

World Securities, Inc. in the heavier-disclosure third

World Securities, Inc. carries 4 BrokerCheck disclosures across 0 branch offices - a heavier-third raw book among graded firms (#1,952 of 20,055). Customer-facing events dominate: 2 arbitration and 1 civil versus 1 regulatory (25% regulator share).

Only 25% of World Securities, Inc.'s disclosures are regulator-initiated; arbitrations (2) and civil events (1) dominate the book. Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗ · how disclosures are interpreted.

Educational summary of World Securities, Inc.'s disclosure book - not financial advice. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations; consult a licensed advisor before decisions.

Source: FINRA BrokerCheck & SEC IAPD Public Disclosure Data

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does World Securities, Inc. sit among graded broker-dealers by disclosure count?
According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, World Securities, Inc. ranks #1,952 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Ordinals match the disclosure-first sort documented on our methodology corpus-placement section. A high disclosure rank is not automatically a finding of wrongdoing; larger firms accumulate more reported events. Always review the underlying FINRA BrokerCheck detail before engaging.
What does a grade of C mean for World Securities, Inc.?
A grade of C reflects World Securities, Inc.'s disclosure intensity, its weighted disclosure load per branch office, ranked against other firms of a similar size (single-office firm). It carries 4 total disclosures across 0 branch offices. Review the specific disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does World Securities, Inc. have?
World Securities, Inc. has 4 total FINRA disclosures, including 1 regulatory event, 2 arbitrations, 1 civil event. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How big is World Securities, Inc.?
World Securities, Inc. operates 0 branch offices and is classified by FINRA as a small firm (Single-office firm). FINRA BrokerCheck publishes branch-office counts but not a firmwide registered-representative headcount, so PlainAdvisorCheck measures firm size by branch footprint.
Where can I verify World Securities, Inc.'s disciplinary record?
You can verify World Securities, Inc.'s full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 39431. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on a broker-dealer's record, including regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitration proceedings, and civil court events. Disclosures are part of the public record maintained by FINRA and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing or proven violations.
Should I avoid World Securities, Inc. because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms accumulate more disclosures simply because they operate more offices, so PlainAdvisorCheck grades each firm against same-size peers rather than on raw counts. World Securities, Inc. carries 4 disclosures across 0 branch offices (about 4.00 per office). Review the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before making a decision.

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