Gary Layne Brown
Investment Adviser Representative at GWN Securities Inc.
Professional summary
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Gary Layne Brown is an investment adviser representative with GWN Securities Inc. in Barnegat, NJ, where they have been registered since 2019. They have worked in the securities industry since 2009 and have been registered with 3 firms, including H.d. VEST Advisory Services, Inc and Primerica Advisors. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Jersey.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- New Jersey
- Broker:
9 states and territories
Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- HD Vest Investment ServicesJan 2016 – Jan 2019Barnegat, NJ
- HD Vest Advisory ServicesJan 2016 – Jan 2019Barnegat, NJ
- HD Vest Insurance AgencyJan 2016 – Jan 2019Irving, TX
- Lincoln Heritage LifeDec 2015 – Dec 2016Phoenix, AZ
- H D Vest Insurance Agency IncFeb 2016 – Jan 2019Irving, TX
- GWN Securities, Inc.Jan 2019 – no end date reportedPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About GWN Securities Inc.
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Other
- Firm account minimum
- $2,000 (waivable)
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 460
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- SEC file number:
- 801-62547
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Form ADV data as of April 13, 2026
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