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Robert E. Johnson

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
NASHVILLE, TN
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CRD#: 1187601
RJ

Professional summary


Robert Evans Johnson, who also goes by Bobby Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bobby Johnson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) CO-TRUSTEE OF 2 GST'S; SINCE 12/01/1998; 1105 16TH AVENUE SOUTH, STE C, NASHVILLE, TN, 37212; TRUSTEE; INVEST MONEY FOR THE TRUSTS, SOME MANAGED,. 2 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH, 2 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY DURING TRADING HOURS; (2) CEDARSTONE BANK; SINCE 04/19/2004; 900 W MAIN STREET, LEBANON, TN, 37087, PRIVATE INVESTOR, NONE, 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH (3) FIRST FREEDOM BANK; SINCE 05/02/2005; P.O. BOX 100, LEBANON, TN, 37088; PRIVATE INVESTOR; 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH (4) MICROQUANT; SINCE 01/01/2013; 3737 GLENWOOD AVE, STE 100, RALEIGH, NC, 27612; INVESTOR; A FRIEND OF MINE WHO USED TO BE A CLIENT, TOLD ME ABOUT THIS INVESTMENT. I RECEIVED A PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM ON MICROQUANT,AND DECIDIED TO INVEST. I AM NOT SOLICITING CLIENTS TO INVEST,AND HAVE NO DUTIES WITH THE COMPANY.I SPOKE TO [3RD PARTY] AND SIGNED AN INDEMNIFICATION LETTER 12/22/2012 THAT SUMMIT HAS; 0 HOURS SPENT ON ACTIVITY PER MONTH (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: REJ INVESTMENTS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 11/2010, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; (6)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 200 BROOKFIELD AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37205 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUST START DATE: 12/1998 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-TRUSTEE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CO-TRUSTEE OF FAMILY MEMBERS TRUST

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
NASHVILLE, TN
Current

September 20, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

May 20, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 4, 2011 - May 20, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 3, 2011 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 2, 2009 - January 4, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

March 25, 2004 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 4, 1999 - January 4, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

August 1, 1989 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 23, 1986 - May 15, 1990

PDS SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14822
Past

September 1, 1983 - July 17, 1985

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/20/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/21/2019)
RR
Illinois
(9/20/2019)
RR
Ohio
(9/20/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(9/20/2019)
IAR
Tennessee
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/31/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Nashville, TN

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