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John Layton

Focus Financial
41 Years of Experience
Minneapolis, MN
BrokerSells Insurance
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John Layton is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Focus Financial, based in Minneapolis, MN, with 41 years of industry experience. John is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 10 more. Their firm serves 13,684 clients with $6.8B in assets under management.

Focus Financial
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
121 advisors
Number of Clients
13,684 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$499K average
Assets Under Management
$6.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.00%

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Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

1000 Shelard Parkway, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55426

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

John is an executive officer and investment advisory representative of Focus Financial Network Inc., dedicating nearly full-time hours to providing investment advice and serving as a board member. He also acts as an agent of fixed insurance through Focus Financial Network Inc., spending a few hours per week on this activity, and is the owner of JPL Financial, LLC formed to facilitate a succession plan for his practice.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Focus Financial
February 2005 - Present · 21 yrs 8 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
May 1996 - Present · 30 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
June 1985 - May 1996 · 10 yrs 11 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
June 1985 - May 1996 · 10 yrs 11 mos
Ids Financial Services INC.Broker
June 1985 - December 1986 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations35 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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