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John E. Layug

Investment Adviser Representative at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC

Hunt Valley, MDCRD #2485292Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
32 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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John E. Layug is an investment adviser representative in Hunt Valley, MD, currently registered with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and Osaic Wealth, Inc. They have worked in the securities industry since 1994 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Osaic FA, Inc. and NFP Securities, Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas
Broker:
31 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 12/12/2022
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 3/3/1997
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/26/1994
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 4/15/1998

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Osaic Advisory Services, LLCCurrent
2/20/2026 – Hunt Valley, MD
Osaic Wealth, Inc.Current
1/24/2025 – Hunt Valley, MD
Osaic FA, Inc.
6/12/2012 – 1/24/2025Hunt Valley, MD
NFP Securities, Inc.
10/10/2008 – 5/23/2012Baltimore, MD
Chesapeake Advisors, Inc.
1/1/1998 – 1/9/2009Catonsville, MD

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Lincoln Financial Advisors
    Jun 2012 – Jan 2025Hunt Valley, MD
  2. Osaic Wealth, Inc.
    Jan 2025 – no end date reportedHunt Valley, MD

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Osaic Advisory Services, LLC

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

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

Retirement Income Strategies, Investments, Life Insurance, Wealth Management, IRA/401(k) Rollovers, Tax Management Strategies, Annuities, Asset Management Strategies, and IRA Legacy Planning

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Retirement PlanningInvestmentsLife InsuranceWealth ManagementIRA/401(k) RolloversTax ManagementAnnuitiesAsset ManagementIRA Legacy Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
358
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Atlanta, GA
SEC file number:
801-80075

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Form ADV data as of August 28, 2026

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