Waylon Bryson is a member of the firm’s Investment Services group.
He advises broker-dealers, investment advisers, family offices, private funds, and other financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory, governance, formation, and compliance matters.
Waylon counsels registered investment advisers (RIAs) and fund sponsors on Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act compliance, as well as the formation and launch of alternative investment funds. He provides practical guidance on regulatory obligations, corporate governance, and risk management to help clients align legal strategy with business objectives and achieve sustainable growth.
Credentials
Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2014
- Washington State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2007
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2015
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the Banking and Finance Law category from 2023-2025.
Insights & Events
Publications
SEC Expands Co-Investment Relief to Open-End Funds and Streamlines Board Approval Process for Affiliated Transactions
June 3, 2026
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update June 2026
June 3, 2026
Publications
Investment Services Regulatory Update November 2025
November 14, 2025
Publications
SEC Reverses Policy Regarding Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
November 14, 2025
Publications
Significant Developments for Registered Closed End Funds of Private Funds
August 19, 2025
