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Brooks Layson
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS
Atlanta, GA 30326
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CRD#: 7132852
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Professional summary
Brooks Layson is a registered financial professional currently at KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Brooks is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Brooks has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 14, 2025 - Present
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
Office #1: 3630 Peachtree Road Ne 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30326BD
CRD#: 481
Atlanta, GA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Alabama(1/12/2026)
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Alaska(1/12/2026)
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Arizona(1/12/2026)
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Arkansas(1/12/2026)
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California(1/12/2026)
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Colorado(1/12/2026)
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Connecticut(1/12/2026)
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Delaware(1/12/2026)
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District of Columbia(1/12/2026)
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Florida(1/12/2026)
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Georgia(7/18/2025)
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Hawaii(1/12/2026)
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Idaho(1/12/2026)
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Illinois(1/12/2026)
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Indiana(1/12/2026)
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Iowa(1/12/2026)
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Kansas(1/12/2026)
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Kentucky(1/12/2026)
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Louisiana(1/12/2026)
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Maine(1/12/2026)
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Maryland(1/12/2026)
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Massachusetts(1/12/2026)
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Michigan(1/12/2026)
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Minnesota(1/12/2026)
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Mississippi(1/12/2026)
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Missouri(1/12/2026)
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Montana(1/12/2026)
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Nebraska(1/12/2026)
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Nevada(1/12/2026)
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New Hampshire(1/12/2026)
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New Jersey(1/12/2026)
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New Mexico(1/12/2026)
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New York(1/12/2026)
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North Carolina(1/12/2026)
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North Dakota(1/12/2026)
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Ohio(1/12/2026)
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Oklahoma(1/12/2026)
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Oregon(1/12/2026)
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Pennsylvania(1/12/2026)
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Puerto Rico(1/12/2026)
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Rhode Island(1/12/2026)
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South Carolina(1/12/2026)
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South Dakota(1/12/2026)
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Tennessee(1/12/2026)
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Texas(1/12/2026)
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Utah(1/12/2026)
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Vermont(1/12/2026)
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Virginia(1/12/2026)
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Washington(1/12/2026)
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West Virginia(1/12/2026)
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Wisconsin(1/12/2026)
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Wyoming(1/12/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 7/14/2025
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
CRD#: 481 / SEC#: , 8-10888
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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
787 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
787 7th Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 887-7777
Established
New York since 06/11/1962
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KBW, LLC | LIMITED LIABILITTY CORPORATION | |
| ANDERSON, SCOTT RANDALL | DIRECTOR | 2154345 |
| BERRY, JOSEPH SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 2868513 |
| DAVIS, ERICKSON P | DIRECTOR | 4974063 |
| FISHER, MARK | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4970942 |
| GRANT, ROBERT J | DIRECTOR | 4861012 |
| JOHNSTONE, MARY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1170408 |
| KELLEY, MATTHEW | DIRECTOR | 5330646 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP | 2373020 |
| MICHAUD, THOMAS BEAULIEU | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT | 1672278 |
| SMITH, RICHARD WILLIAM | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1333488 |
| WIRTH, PETER JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1623159 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 17 |
| Bond | 1 |
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