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Layla S. Torres

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CRD#: 5830775
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Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Layla S Torres was a registered financial professional .

Layla is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2010. Layla had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.
Business Name: ZAYLEE VENTURES Investment related: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED Business Address: 8920 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325 Business Nature: Online amazon sales, arts and crafts. Position: Sole Owner Start Date: 12/2019 Approximate hours/month devoted to other business: 5hrs a month or less. Hours devoted to other business during securities trading hours: NONE Business Duties: Search for products to sale on amazon, order products, post product listing on amazon, respond to client inquiries.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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None

Experience

Past

May 27, 2021 - May 23, 2022

EVOKE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 300856
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 16, 2015 - May 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BURBANK, CA
Past

May 19, 2015 - May 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BURBANK, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - May 12, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
PANORAMA CITY, CA
Past

August 20, 2010 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
PANORAMA CITY, CA

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".
EVOKE ADVISORS
EVOKE ADVISORS
EVOKE | THOMAS ROAD CAPITAL, LLC | EVOKE WEALTH, LLC | EVOKE WEALTH | EVOKE ADVISORS

CRD#: 300856 / SEC#: 801-115290

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/15/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/1/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/22/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 3/22/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/10/2015
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/19/2010
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

EVOKE ADVISORS
EVOKE ADVISORS
EVOKE | THOMAS ROAD CAPITAL, LLC | EVOKE WEALTH, LLC | EVOKE WEALTH | EVOKE ADVISORS

CRD#: 300856 / SEC#: 801-115290

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
10635 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 240, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
Phone number
(424) 372-1776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
99

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2025)
EVOKE ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts12,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 27,695,485,582

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/27/2025
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

EVOKE ADVISORS

EVOKE ADVISORS

CRD#: 300856

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