BJ
Brian K. Johnston
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CRD#: 1062836
BJ
Professional summary
Brian Keith Johnston was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Prior to being barred, Brian had worked at 7 firms, which includes MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES LLC, THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, PRUCO SECURITIES LLC..
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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NoneExperience
Past
November 1, 1996 - October 6, 1997
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
April 3, 1996 - May 13, 1996
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 31, 1995 - January 23, 1996
FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past
February 28, 1991 - November 22, 1994
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 28, 1991 - November 22, 1994
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
April 28, 1988 - August 4, 1988
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
Past
April 28, 1988 - August 4, 1988
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
Past
September 28, 1982 - March 20, 1986
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
MA
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
AAG SECURITIES, INC. | MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS LLC | GAA INSURANCE AGENCY
CRD#: 36451 / SEC#: 801-68927, 8-47309
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2012 Terminated)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2008 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2018 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2023 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2018 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2008 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2023 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2008 Terminated)New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2023 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2011 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2008 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2023 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)BD
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Contact information
Main Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 361-9525
Established
Ohio since 06/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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