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Ryan P. Layton

EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS
Winter Haven, FL
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CRD#: 4817503
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Professional summary


Ryan Patrick Layton is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS located in Winter Haven, Florida.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ryan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 4, 2016 - Present

EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 282015
Winter Haven, FL
Past

June 9, 2011 - December 18, 2013

MAINSTREET ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 146615
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 23, 2004 - July 25, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
MARQUETTE, MI
Past

August 17, 2004 - July 25, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(1/4/2016)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/30/2019)
IAR
Texas
(6/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/17/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EI
EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS
EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS | EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 282015 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2016 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2019 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2024 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
Winter Haven, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 810-2230
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts81
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,710,531

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Company Information


EMERALDSPARK INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 282015Winter Haven, FL

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