Ross S. Layton

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Danville, CA 94526

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CRD#: 4465321

Professional summary

Ross S Layton, who also goes by Ross Shaun Layton, Shaun Layton, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Danville, California and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Danville, California.

Ross is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Ross has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ross Shaun Layton | Shaun Layton

Other business activities

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Busi Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POS: IAR NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/10/2024 ADDRESS: 926 Arrowhead Ter, Clayton CA 94517-1237 DESCRIPTION: IAR Busi Name: OCULUS FINANCIAL GROUP POS: Financial Advisor NOB: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/11/2024 ADDRESS: 156 Diablo Road, Suite 210, Danville CA 94526 DESCRIPTION: Investment advisory, portfolio management and financial planning.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 11, 2024 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 318 Diablo Rd Ste # 270, Danville, CA 94526

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Danville, CA

Current

January 11, 2024 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 318 Diablo Rd Suite 150, Danville, CA 94526

CRD#: 42046

Danville, CA

Past

November 17, 2014 - January 12, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

May 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

J.P. MORGAN CLEARING CORP.

CRD#: 28432

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

May 1, 2007 - January 12, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

February 25, 2005 - March 9, 2007

FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 105108

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

May 3, 2002 - February 11, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 23988

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

November 23, 2001 - February 11, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 23988

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

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".

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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.

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

California
(1/11/2024)

IAR

California
(1/11/2024)

Kentucky
(1/11/2024)

Michigan
(1/11/2024)

Missouri
(1/11/2024)

North Carolina
(5/7/2025)

Tennessee
(1/11/2024)

IAR

Texas
(1/11/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/15/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/21/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Mailing Address

Phone number

(844) 553-7872

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Ross S. Layton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN CLEARING CORP.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/15/2014

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/21/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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