Career
Brett Hawkins has been Chief Investment Officer of Thompson Siegel & Walmsley since January 2015. Brett Hawkins is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Brett Hawkins holds a B.A. from the University of Richmond and an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia Darden School.
Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC is a Richmond, VA firm with $21.1B under management, 302 clients and 31 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
TSW’s October 2019 brochure supplement lists Brett Hawkins as chief investment officer and portfolio manager. It reports earlier roles as a senior associate at Arthur Andersen and an assistant vice president in equity research at First Union, and says he joined TSW in 2001.
- – present · 20 yearsRichmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105726
Credentials and registrations
Professional designations
Listed by Thompson Siegel & Walmsley
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), listed in TSW’s October 2019 supplement
Investment adviser representative registrations
| State | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Approved | 9 March 2006 |
| Virginia | Approved | 22 November 2005 |
- Status
- Approved
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 October 1999 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Brett Phelan Hawkins
- CRD
- 3217250
- Office
- 6641 WEST BROAD STREET, SUITE 600, Richmond, VA 23230
- Firm bio
- morganstanley.com
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does Brett Hawkins work?
Brett Hawkins has been Chief Investment Officer of Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC since January 2015, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Brett Hawkins a financial advisor?
Yes. Brett Hawkins has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through Thompson Siegel & Walmsley since November 2005.
How many years of experience does Brett Hawkins have?
Brett Hawkins has 20 years in the financial industry, since November 2005, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Brett Hawkins passed?
Brett Hawkins passed the Series 7 in October 1999.
Where is Brett Hawkins based?
Brett Hawkins’ registered office is in Richmond, VA.
Is Brett Hawkins a CFA charterholder?
Thompson Siegel & Walmsley lists Brett Hawkins with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), listed in TSW’s October 2019 supplement”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Leadership at Thompson Siegel & Walmsley
- Joseph VancasterChief Financial Officer; Chief Operating Officer; Executive Officer; Member Board of Managers
- Wayne BoylesChief Compliance Officer; Executive Officer
- Bryan DurandPortfolio Manager; Research Analyst; Executive Officer; Member Board of Managers
- John HorsleyDirector of Client Service; Executive Officer; Member of Board of Managers