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Robert L. Layton
GWN SECURITIES
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
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CRD#: 3060609
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Professional summary
Robert Lawrence Layton, who also goes by Robert Lawrence Layton, is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Robert has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 34, Series 3, Series 7, Series 27, Series 30, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Lawrence Layton
Other business activities
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Z&Z Enterprises Inc.; Start Date: 01/2020; Not Investment Related; Position: President; Firm Description: Holding Company - Tax Purposes; Time Devoted: 0 CIMA FRC; Investment Related; Start Date: 03/2023; Position: Assistant Vice President/Consultant; Firm Description: Compliance Consulting BD and RIA; Duties: Providing Consulting to BDs and RIAs; Time Devoted: 30-40 per week
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 5, 2024 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764Office #2: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Current
January 4, 2024 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764Office #2: 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past
July 31, 2023 - January 9, 2024
OCEAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 291950
MIAMI, FL
Past
July 10, 2023 - January 9, 2024
OCEAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 164289
MIAMI, FL
Past
June 3, 2022 - October 18, 2022
ALLARIA SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 286504
MIAMI, FL
Past
April 20, 2022 - March 30, 2023
NORTHBOUND SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 314549
Bronxville, NY
Past
January 24, 2022 - November 16, 2022
SUNSTATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 317453
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past
May 24, 2021 - June 29, 2022
WAKEFUL
RIA
CRD#: 144640
MIAMI, FL
Past
May 4, 2020 - November 14, 2022
ACP SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 139049
MIAMI, FL
Past
March 20, 2018 - December 6, 2019
PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 157045
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past
October 31, 2016 - November 21, 2017
BOREAL CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 158599
MIAMI, FL
Past
August 1, 2016 - November 11, 2016
NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
April 26, 2016 - August 1, 2016
AUSTIN ATLANTIC CAPITAL INC.
BD
CRD#: 43981
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past
March 31, 2009 - April 23, 2016
TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39473
PLANTATION, FL
Past
June 2, 2008 - July 30, 2008
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13366
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
May 29, 2008 - July 30, 2008
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13366
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
January 4, 2007 - May 22, 2008
1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39164
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
December 18, 2006 - May 22, 2008
1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39164
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
January 1, 2005 - December 14, 2006
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past
August 20, 1998 - September 16, 1999
CENTENNIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 38988
ATLANTA, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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
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Alabama(1/4/2024)
RR
Alaska(1/4/2024)
RR
Arizona(1/4/2024)
RR
Arkansas(1/4/2024)
RR
California(1/4/2024)
RR
Colorado(1/4/2024)
RR
Connecticut(1/4/2024)
RR
Delaware(1/4/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(1/4/2024)
RR
Florida(1/4/2024)
IAR
Florida(1/5/2024)
RR
Georgia(1/4/2024)
RR
Hawaii(1/4/2024)
RR
Idaho(1/4/2024)
RR
Illinois(1/4/2024)
RR
Indiana(1/4/2024)
RR
Iowa(1/4/2024)
RR
Kansas(1/4/2024)
RR
Kentucky(1/4/2024)
RR
Louisiana(1/4/2024)
RR
Maine(1/4/2024)
RR
Maryland(1/4/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(1/4/2024)
RR
Michigan(1/4/2024)
RR
Minnesota(1/4/2024)
RR
Mississippi(1/4/2024)
RR
Missouri(1/4/2024)
RR
Montana(1/4/2024)
RR
Nebraska(1/4/2024)
RR
Nevada(1/4/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(1/4/2024)
RR
New Jersey(1/4/2024)
RR
New Mexico(1/4/2024)
RR
New York(1/4/2024)
RR
North Carolina(1/4/2024)
RR
North Dakota(1/4/2024)
RR
Ohio(1/5/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(1/4/2024)
RR
Oregon(1/4/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/4/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(1/4/2024)
RR
South Carolina(1/4/2024)
RR
South Dakota(1/4/2024)
RR
Texas(1/4/2024)
RR
Utah(1/4/2024)
RR
Vermont(1/4/2024)
RR
Virginia(1/4/2024)
RR
Washington(1/4/2024)
RR
West Virginia(1/4/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(1/4/2024)
RR
Wyoming(1/4/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Mailing Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Phone number
(561) 472-2700
Established
Florida since 05/12/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
744
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORK | OWNER | |
| BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP | 1769643 |
| CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | 1754065 |
| RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARD | CFO FINOP VP | 1997994 |
| WALSH, DENIS STEPHEN | CEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT | 1124278 |
| WALSH, MARY THERESE | SECRETARY | 2829444 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 64,207 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,650,274,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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