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Robert Layton

GWN SECURITIES
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
·CRD# 3060609·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert 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,...

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Other Aliases

Robert Lawrence Layton

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GWN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 128929
RIA
BD
1. 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-37642. 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
January 5, 2024 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 128929
RIA
BD
1. 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-37642. 11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
January 4, 2024 - Present
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RIA
Miami, FL
July 31, 2023 - January 9, 2024
OCEAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 164289
BD
Miami, FL
July 10, 2023 - January 9, 2024
ALLARIA SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 286504
BD
Miami, FL
June 3, 2022 - October 18, 2022
NORTHBOUND SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 314549
BD
Bronxville, NY
April 20, 2022 - March 30, 2023
SUNSTATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 317453
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January 24, 2022 - November 16, 2022
WAKEFUL·CRD# 144640
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ACP SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 139049
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PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 157045
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March 20, 2018 - December 6, 2019
MORA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 158599
BD
Miami, FL
October 31, 2016 - November 21, 2017
NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 104065
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August 1, 2016 - November 11, 2016
AUSTIN ATLANTIC CAPITAL INC.·CRD# 43981
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April 26, 2016 - August 1, 2016
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Plantation, FL
March 31, 2009 - April 23, 2016
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West Palm Beach, FL
June 2, 2008 - July 30, 2008
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May 29, 2008 - July 30, 2008
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January 4, 2007 - May 22, 2008
1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.·CRD# 39164
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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

707

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/13/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORKOWNER—
BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP1769643
CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING1754065
NEITZEL, CARL ALEXANDERCOO3044454
RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARDCFO FINOP PFO VP1997994
WALSH, DENIS STEPHENCEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT1124278
WALSH, MARY THERESESECRETARY2829444

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

66,025

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,753,625,856

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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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.

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

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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".
GS
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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2021About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 34 — Retail Off-Exchange FOREX Examination

Passed May 2012About the Series 34 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Feb 2012About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2019About the Series 27 exam

Series 30 — NFA Branch Manager Examination

Passed Mar 2012About the Series 30 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2006About the Series 4 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2005About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2005About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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