Role at Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory
- Title on Schedule A
- President, Managing Director
- Control
- Walter Bayne is a control person of Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- Walter Bayne has held the filed role since August 2017.
The firm
Form ADV filed 30 March 2026
Career on record
Walter Bayne has been registered through Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory since June 2007, and before that through Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc.
- Passed Series 52TO · 2025
- Passed SIE · 2018
- Passed Series 4 and Series 3 · 2009
- Passed Series 53 and Series 24 · 2008
- Cary Street PartnersCurrent– present · 19 yearsFredericksburg, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 128545
- Passed Series 31 · 2006
- Wachovia Securities, LLC– · 3 yearsFredericksburg, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc– · 3 yearsFredericksburg, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6555
- Passed Series 7 and Series 66 · 2001
Registrations and exams
Walter Bayne has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia and has passed 9 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 11 February 2025 |
| Florida | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 13 April 2026 |
| Maryland | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 5 January 2026 |
| New York | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 24 December 2025 |
| North Carolina | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 8 January 2019 |
| Pennsylvania | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 26 December 2025 |
| Texas | Investment adviser representative | Approved, resident | 7 January 2019 |
| Virginia | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 22 June 2007 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved, resident
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 11 October 2001 |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 1 June 2009 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 15 September 2008 |
| Series 53 | Municipal Securities Principal Examination | 31 March 2008 |
| Series 52TO | Municipal Securities Representative Examination | 25 September 2025 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 1 October 2018 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 17 July 2009 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 13 March 2006 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 September 2001 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Municipal Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Municipal Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Walter Donald Bayne
- CRD
- 4427332
- Registration status
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- Office
- 250 EXECUTIVE CENTER PARKWAY, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Firm bio
- carystreetpartners.com
This directory does not report disciplinary history, for any firm or individual, in either direction. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. Check this record on adviserinfo.sec.gov
Background
Walter Bayne is listed as president and managing director. The biography says he leads the wealth management business across the firm’s branches. Official firm biography
Education
- B.S. in Agricultural & Applied Economics, Virginia TechOfficial firm biography
Common questions
Where does Walter Bayne work?
Walter Bayne has been President, Managing Director of Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC since August 2017, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Walter Bayne a financial advisor?
Yes. Walter Bayne has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, through Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory since June 2007, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Walter Bayne have?
Walter Bayne has worked in the financial industry for 25 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 11 October 2001, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Walter Bayne passed?
Walter Bayne has passed 9 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66, Series 31, Series 53, Series 24, Series 4, Series 3, SIE and Series 52TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 2001.
Where did Walter Bayne work before Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory?
Before Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory, Walter Bayne was registered through Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc, November 2001 to August 2004.
Where is Walter Bayne based?
Walter Bayne’s registered office is in Fredericksburg, VA.
Leadership at Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory
- Joseph SchmucklerChief Executive Officer (CSPF)
- Kevin MitchellChief Financial Officer, Director
- Wesley GallupChief Operating Officer, Managing Director
- Nancy OliverChief Compliance Officer, Director
- Matthew RubinChief Investment Officer, Managing Director
- Thomas TullidgeSecretary/Treasurer, Managing Director; Chief Strategy Officer, Legal and Finance (CSPF)