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Charles I. Johnston

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CRD#: 1219385
CJ

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Charles Irvine Johnston was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Charles had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24, Series 14 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

September 23, 2008 - May 20, 2014

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 2008 - May 20, 2014

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 2004 - August 10, 2004

LADENBURG FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 126943
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 2, 2004 - April 8, 2005

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 10, 1996 - August 25, 2003

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1994 - May 8, 1996

UTENDAHL CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 30115
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 1987 - July 8, 1994

MORGAN STANLEY MARKET PRODUCTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 19794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 6, 1984 - July 8, 1994

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 21, 1983 - August 10, 1984

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541

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".
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
C. J. LAWRENCE INC. | DEUTSCHE MORGAN GRENFELL/C. J. LAWRENCE INC. | DEUTSCHE MORGAN GRENFELL INC. | DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. | DEUTSCHE BANC ALEX. BROWN INC. | CYRUS J. LAWRENCE INCORPORATED | C.J. LAWRENCE/DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES CORPORATION | C.J. LAWRENCE, MORGAN GRENFELL INC.

CRD#: 2525 / SEC#: 801-9638, 8-17822

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/12/1973 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/29/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/5/1998
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 7/25/1994
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/24/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
C. J. LAWRENCE INC. | DEUTSCHE MORGAN GRENFELL/C. J. LAWRENCE INC. | DEUTSCHE MORGAN GRENFELL INC. | DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. | DEUTSCHE BANC ALEX. BROWN INC. | CYRUS J. LAWRENCE INCORPORATED | C.J. LAWRENCE/DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES CORPORATION | C.J. LAWRENCE, MORGAN GRENFELL INC.

CRD#: 2525 / SEC#: 801-9638, 8-17822

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/12/1973 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
1 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 250-2500
Established
Delaware since 12/29/1971
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,788

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DBSI RESEARCH SERVICES (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DB U.S. FINANCIAL MARKETS HOLDING CORPORATIONSTOCKHOLDER
LEONARD, CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT5748580
MASSARO, TIBERIODIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP1847137
NAPPER, GLEENNIA TCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER6161268
PETRUCCELLI, DOMINICK IIICHIEF RISK OFFICER8018800
SANTORE, DAVIDCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7987270
STUCCHIO, ANTHONYCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND DIRECTOR2198592
TIGER, SEBASTIAN BENJAMINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2266287

Disclosures


Regulatory Event291
Civil Event3
Arbitration13

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Company Information


DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 2525

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