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Bruce C. Clayton

CLSA AMERICAS
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 2358950
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Professional summary


Bruce Carleton Clayton is a registered financial advisor currently at CLSA AMERICAS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Bruce has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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New York Zeta of Phi Delta Theta Corporation (since June 2019) Investment Committee Member Member of a committee that oversees the corporation's investment account which owns ETFS and Mutual Funds. New York Zeta of Phi Delta Theta Corporation (since July 2023) CEO of the alumni organization for college fraternity with 1,100 members and direct the daily affairs of the corporation, manage employees and preside over meetings. Cloudless Catering LLC(since May 2024) (President) - this is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Zeta of Phi Delta Theta Corporation

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2019 - Present

CLSA AMERICAS, LLC

Office #1: 1155 Avenue Of The Americas 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 165533
New York, NY
Current

February 15, 2013 - Present

CLSA AMERICAS, LLC

Office #1: 1155 Avenue Of The Americas 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 165533
New York, NY
Past

May 2, 2000 - June 3, 2013

CREDIT AGRICOLE SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 190
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 24, 1995 - May 23, 2000

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 1993 - February 21, 1997

SOCGEN-CROSBY SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 30442

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(2/26/2013)
IAR
California
(1/3/2019)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/14/2019)
RR
Florida
(6/4/2013)
RR
New York
(2/19/2013)
RR
Texas
(2/15/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/29/2019)
RR
Virginia
(6/4/2013)
RR
Washington
(10/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/5/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


CA
CLSA AMERICAS, LLC
CLSA AMERICAS, LLC

CRD#: 165533 / SEC#: , 8-69166

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/2019 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/14/2019 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2019 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1155 Avenue Of The Americas 17th Floor 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
Mailing Address
1155 Avenue Of The Americas 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
Phone number
(212) 549-5097
Established
Delaware since 08/15/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
61

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CLSA AMERICAS HOLDINGS, INC.MEMBER/SHAREHOLDER
BILLET, CHRISTIAN LESLIECCO2441597
HOLUB, WILLIAM CHARLESBOARD MEMBER, CFO-FINOP2680290
PARK, EDWARDBOARD MEMBER7550990
SCHWARTZ, BRADLEY HARRISBOARD MEMBER, CEO2372237
ZHANG, HUIZIBOARD MEMBER8008880

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Company Information


CLSA AMERICAS, LLC

CRD#: 165533New York, NY 10036

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