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Shawn Hayward

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Boston, MA 02210
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CRD#: 4854376
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Professional summary

Shawn Hayward, CFP®, who also goes by Shawn F Hayward, Shawn Francis Hayward, Shawn Hayward, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Shawn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Shawn has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Shawn F Hayward | Shawn Francis Hayward | Shawn Hayward

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

April 2, 2026 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 121 Seaport Boulevard 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Boston, MA
Current

March 28, 2026 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 121 Seaport Boulevard 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Boston, MA
Past

December 22, 2025 - March 16, 2026

SAVVY

RIA
CRD#: 318493
Peabody, MA
Past

August 2, 2024 - September 24, 2025

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 117756
Burlington, MA
Past

May 13, 2024 - June 27, 2024

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
WILMINGTON, MA
Past

May 10, 2024 - June 27, 2024

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
WILMINGTON, MA
Past

September 23, 2022 - August 22, 2023

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 22, 2022 - August 22, 2023

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 4, 2018 - February 18, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 4, 2018 - February 18, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 26, 2018 - April 19, 2018

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
OMAHA, NE
Past

September 21, 2016 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

July 25, 2014 - April 19, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
MEDFORD, MA
Past

December 5, 2012 - July 22, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
BEVERLY, MA
Past

September 19, 2012 - July 22, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
BEVERLY, MA
Past

September 16, 2010 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SWAMPSCOTT, MA
Past

September 16, 2010 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SWAMPSCOTT, MA
Past

December 4, 2008 - March 18, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
WALTHAM, MA
Past

November 20, 2008 - March 18, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
WALTHAM, MA
Past

October 12, 2007 - October 28, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

October 12, 2007 - October 28, 2008

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

September 20, 2007 - October 28, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

July 3, 2007 - August 30, 2007

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31299
ANDOVER, MA
Past

June 13, 2005 - June 29, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MERRIMACK, NH

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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston 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

RR
Massachusetts
(3/28/2026)
IAR
Massachusetts
(4/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/19/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/10/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/31/2017
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 9/15/2016
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)
PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV: WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)
PART 2A APPENDIX OF FORM ADV: INVESTOR CHANNEL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures

Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882Boston, MA 02210

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