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Johnston A. Norris

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS
Excelsior, MN 55331
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CRD#: 1281778
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Professional summary

Johnston Allen Norris, who also goes by John Norris, Johnston Norris, is a registered financial professional currently at LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Excelsior, Minnesota.

Johnston is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Johnston has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases

John Norris | Johnston Norris

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. MY WIFE AND I COLLECTIVELY OWN A PASSIVE INVESTMENT OF 5.59% OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT,INC., A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR COMPANY LOCATED IN CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS. NEITHER OF US IS A CONTROL PERSON OR INVOLVED IN THE DAILY OPERATIONS OR ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF THE FIRM NOR DO WE SERVE IN ANY ADVISORY FUNCTION. 2. CrowdStreet Inc. which is the parent company of CrowdStreet Capital (broker-dealer) and CrowdStreet Advisors (investment advisory). 09/2022-Present. Austin, Texas. 3. CrowdStreet Advisors, investment related, Austin TX, Director, 09/2022-Present.

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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

May 27, 2025 - Present

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
BD
CRD#: 41782
Excelsior, MN
Past

September 29, 2023 - February 10, 2025

CROWDSTREET ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299176
Champaign, IL
Past

September 30, 2022 - February 10, 2025

CROWDSTREET CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 312762
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 2005 - February 16, 2022

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
CHAMPAIGN, IL
Past

January 22, 1996 - June 28, 2004

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 27, 1992 - December 5, 1995

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 18, 1988 - July 14, 1992

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798
Past

August 23, 1984 - December 8, 1987

COZAD INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10065

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
Illinois
(5/27/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(5/27/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/28/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/16/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/21/1984
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/17/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

LD
LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | STRATEGIC TRADING, INC. | OCTAVUS LLC

CRD#: 41782 / SEC#: , 8-49568

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Mailing Address
687 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone number
(952) 767-6900
Established
Minnesota since 02/07/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
OCTAVUS GROUP LLCOWNER
KINZIE, KEVIN MICHAELCEO4384324
ESSEN, JON CHADWICKPRINCIPAL, CFO, FINOP2469593
HULL, BRIAN FRANCISCCO2685889

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Company Information

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 41782Excelsior, MN 55331

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