World Choice Securities is a dual-registered firm based in Columbus, OH, that holds a 78.7/100 Fidelon TransparencyScore (6th percentile among state-registered advisers), with 12 registered advisors. Score based on public SEC and FINRA filings.
World Choice Securities
World Choice Securities, INC. · CRD #30933
A dual-registered firm offering both advisory and brokerage services.
Fidelon Fact Sheet
World Choice Securities, INC. is an investment adviser and broker-dealer in Columbus, OH. It used to be called Pb & T Financial Services, INC. It has 12 registered advisors. It manages $26.7 million across 43 client accounts. It charges a percentage of the money it manages for you, and it can also earn commissions when it sells you a product. When it gives advice, it must put your interests first. When it sells products, it only has to pick ones that are suitable for you. Its services include financial planning, portfolio management, educational seminars and investment newsletters. It has regulatory actions on file, most recently in 2026.
Peer Context
14,935th of 15,825
state-registered advisers
Bottom 6%
511th of 550
state-registered advisers in OH
Bottom 7%
42nd of 43
state-registered advisers in Columbus, OH
Bottom 2%
How This Firm Works
Registration & Standard of Care
Dual-Registered — this firm operates as both an investment adviser (fiduciary) and a broker-dealer. Some services come with fiduciary protection, while brokerage services may involve commissions.
How This Firm Gets Paid
- Charges a percentage of assets under management
- Representatives can earn commissions on product sales
Specializations
Extracted from Form ADV Part 2A brochure
Key Findings
Strengths
- Registered as investment adviser with fiduciary obligation
Things You Should Know
- Also operates as a broker-dealer — may not always be required to put your interests first
- 3 regulatory complaints reported by FINRA
- $53K in regulatory fines
Conflict Audit
Multiple structural conflicts identified in regulatory filings. These are disclosed business arrangements — worth asking about, not disqualifying.
Source: Form ADV Part 1, Items 6-8; Part 2A, Items 10-14
Regulatory Track Record
3
Disclosures
$53K
Total Fines
Regulatory Events
TransparencyScore Dimensions
Disclosure Record
Customer complaints, arbitrations, and fines. Frequency and recency matter.
83/100
Strong
Avg for dual-registered firms: 66.8 | Top 10%: 97.2
Filing Quality
How clearly the firm describes services, fees, and investment approach in regulatory filings.
85/100
Strong
Avg for dual-registered firms: 70.4 | Top 10%: 80.7
Conflict Disclosure
How openly the firm explains who pays it and what it's paid to sell. The conflict isn't the problem — hiding it is.
67/100
Fair
Avg for dual-registered firms: 62.2 | Top 10%: 79.3
Enforcement History
Past actions taken by the SEC, FINRA, or state regulators, and how well the firm supervised its people.
82/100
Strong
Avg for dual-registered firms: 59.6 | Top 10%: 86.5
What their brochure tells you
The firm must give you this brochure, Form ADV Part 2A, before you sign. We read it against the SEC's own instructions, item by item. Quotes are the firm's own words; page numbers refer to the filed brochure. What is in a brochure?
No brochure on file to read; the score uses the typical value for similar firms
A point not found is not a finding against the firm; many points apply only when the firm has that arrangement, and state-registered firms file the same brochure form.
Next Steps
Advisor Roster
12 advisors
| Advisor | CRD | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Shannon Haddaway | 2242912 | — | — |
| Joseph Daniel Finneran | 1045946 | — | — |
| Amer Adel Hilanto | 2969338 | — | — |
| Alyn Lawrence Lasko | 303143 | — | — |
| Angela Chure Fenton | 4178825 | — | — |
| Aimee Morrison | 5626313 | — | — |
| Gregory Powell Burge | 4084777 | — | — |
| John Michael Wallace | 6586604 | — | — |
| Tinahia Nachelle Sadler | 6261220 | — | — |
| Jiexiong J Liu | 5192069 | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the TransparencyScore measure?
The TransparencyScore measures how clearly and completely an advisor or firm discloses important information in their regulatory filings — things like fees, conflicts of interest, disciplinary history, and business practices. A higher score means better disclosure quality, not better investment performance.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from public regulatory filings: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1, 2, and 3), FINRA BrokerCheck, and the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database. These are official filings that firms and advisors are legally required to submit.
Does a low score mean they're a bad advisor?
Not necessarily. A low score means the firm's public filings are less transparent — they may use vague language about fees, skip details about conflicts, or have a more complex regulatory history. Some excellent advisors work at firms with poor disclosure practices. The score measures the filing, not the person.
What does dual registration mean for me?
It means your advisor can act as a fiduciary (putting your interests first) for some services and as a broker (suitability standard) for others. The key question to ask: 'For this specific recommendation, are you acting as my fiduciary?' Get the answer in writing.
How often is this data updated?
Fidelon refreshes data from SEC and FINRA sources on a regular schedule. Form ADV filings are updated annually by firms (with amendments throughout the year), and BrokerCheck data is updated as events are reported. Scores are recalculated after each data refresh.
Can an advisor or firm improve their score?
Yes. Scores are based on what's in public filings. A firm that rewrites its ADV brochure in clearer language, discloses conflicts more specifically, or resolves outstanding regulatory issues will see its score improve at the next refresh. The incentive structure is intentional.
Data Sources
Scores are generated using Fidelon's published scoring methodology and reflect the quality of public disclosures, not the quality of investment advice. A firm that improves its disclosures will see its score improve. Fidelon does not provide investment advice.
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Last scored: · Score version: 3.15 · CRD #30933