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George Grayson

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CRD#: 1248535
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Professional summary

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George Grayson was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. George had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
BROWN ADVISORY, LLC - INVESTMENT RELATED. BROWN ADVISORY, LLC IS AN AFFILIATE OF BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC. BOTH ENTITIES ARE WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF BROWN ADVISORY MANAGEMENT, LLC. BROWN ADVISORY'S MAIN OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 901 SOUTH BOND STREET, SUITE 400, BALTIMORE, MD 21231. MR. GRAYSON ALLOCATES APPROXIMATELY 96 HOURS PER MONTH TO BROWN ADVISORY, LLC. MR. GRAYSON SERVES AS CO-TRUSTEE TO THE SYLVIA BLAKE TRUST 1951 AND THE SYLVIA BLAKE TRUST 1956. LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER MONTH PER TRUST IS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY. MR. GRAYSON IS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE WILLIAM BACKER REVOCABLE TRUST. APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS PER WEEK IS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY. MR. GRAYSON IS THE SOLE OWNER OF A FOR-PROFIT HORSE BUSINESS, BLUE RIDGE HORSES LLC. APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH IS DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS.

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None

Experience

Past

June 16, 2003 - December 31, 2022

BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120736
CHEVY CHASE, MD
Past

June 2, 2003 - October 10, 2003

BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120827
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 2, 2003 - January 17, 2023

BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120736
CHEVY CHASE, MD
Past

October 1, 1999 - June 2, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 17, 1991 - June 2, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 24, 1984 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/18/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/14/1984
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BA
BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC
BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC | BROWNIA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 120736 / SEC#: 801-61427, 8-65342

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/13/2023
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Contact information

Main Address
901 South Bond Street Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21231-3340
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 537-5400
Established
Maryland since 02/19/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
10

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/30/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BROWN ADVISORY MANAGEMENT, LLCHOLDING COMPANY/MANAGING MEMBER
CHURCHILL, DAVID MICHAELCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2094155
KRASKA, KEVIN KARLDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL1617788
ROGERS, BRETT DAVIDGENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4641164

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts393
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 392,032,102

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2022
Cover Page
Report
11/24/2021
Cover Page
Report

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BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 120736

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