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David J. Layo

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CRD#: 1037490
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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.

David James Layo was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. David had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 6, 2018 - November 1, 2021

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 22, 2015 - June 12, 2017

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

June 12, 2015 - June 12, 2017

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

March 29, 2012 - June 15, 2015

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30184
PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Past

March 29, 2012 - June 15, 2015

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Past

October 30, 2007 - April 5, 2012

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

October 30, 2007 - April 5, 2012

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

June 29, 2007 - October 24, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

June 29, 2007 - October 24, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

January 6, 2004 - June 28, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
HAMBURG, PA
Past

January 15, 2003 - June 28, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
HAMBURG, PA
Past

January 2, 2003 - January 14, 2003

AFS BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25924
AUSTIN, TX
Past

August 21, 1996 - July 25, 2001

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

August 17, 1989 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 2, 1983 - May 23, 1996

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/23/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

W&S WEALTH SOLUTIONS BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
BRODIE, TROY DALEPRESIDENT1924559
DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPHVP, MARKETING5420948
HERRON, SARAH SPARKSCORPORATE SECRETARY6905684
JOHNSON, JAY VINCENTTREASURER6607547
LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAMVP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION5657647
LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAELASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT2924719
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARDAVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS2999021
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPHVP TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts655
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 175,814,665

Red Flags


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Company Information


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

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