CJ
Charles D. Johnson
GWN SECURITIES
Piney Flats, TN 37686
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1357531
CJ
Professional summary
Charles Dean Johnson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in Piney Flats, Tennessee.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Charles has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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 .TAX PREPARATION SERVICES, POSITION: Owner, NATURE: Tax services, INVESTMENT RELATED: No, NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 hours SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 hours, START DATE: 12/10/09 , ADDRESS: 5813 HWY 11E PINEY FLATS, TN 37686, DESCRIPTION: Devotes 5 hours per week during market hours-works with client and prospects who use tax services during tax season. 2. RENTAL PROPERTIES POSITION: owner, NATURE: Rental Real Estate, INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 101 Johnson Drive, Piney Flats TN 37686, United States DESCRIPTION: Purchasing real estate, rehabbing real estate and renting real estate 3. SMARTVESTORPRO W Dave Ramsey POSITION: A SmartVestor Pro, NATURE: Provided financial information to potential clients so they can make reasonable decisions concerning their finances., INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, NUMBER OF HOURS: 10, SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1, START DATE: 01/01/2017, ADDRESS: 5813 Hwy 11E, PINEY FLATS TN 37686, United States, DESCRIPTION: To help the potential clients achieve their client specific financial goals 4. INTEGRITY FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: Is Investment Related, ADDRESS: "5813 Hwy 11E, Piney Flats, TN 37686, Piney Flats, Piney Flats, TN, 37686, United States", NATURE: Investment and Insurance Sales, POSITION: Owner, START DATE: 1/1/2024,160 hours per month,160 hours per month during trading hours, DESCRIPTION: It's a continuation of my business that we had under the DBA of TrustFirst Financial. I was informed by the State of TN when I applied for a LLC that I was unable to use the word Trust in my name unless I was a bank or Trust Company. I made a name change to accomodate that news. I perform the same duties that I have over the past 30+ years
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view Charles Dean Johnson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Charles Dean Johnson's 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®
CFP®
Start date: 1990
Experience
Current
July 14, 2010 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 5813 Hwy 11e, Piney Flats, TN 37686RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Piney Flats, TN
Current
July 1, 2010 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 5813 Hwy 11e, Piney Flats, TN 37686RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
Piney Flats, TN
Past
April 18, 2005 - July 1, 2010
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 36451
PINEY FLATS, TN
Past
February 15, 2005 - July 1, 2010
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 36451
PINEY FLATS, TN
Past
January 5, 2005 - March 31, 2005
PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
RIA
CRD#: 110825
PINEY FLATS, TN
Past
May 25, 2004 - September 29, 2020
INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 125117
PINEY FLATS, TN
Past
July 31, 2003 - December 31, 2004
PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 27107
PINEY FLATS, TN
Past
December 17, 2002 - July 31, 2003
PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
RIA
CRD#: 110825
PINEY FLATS, TN
Past
March 2, 2001 - February 15, 2005
PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past
January 2, 2001 - March 1, 2001
DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
November 20, 1996 - December 31, 2000
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past
March 9, 1989 - November 22, 1996
ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past
March 1, 1988 - April 25, 1989
SOURCE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8026
Past
May 15, 1987 - March 8, 1988
SECURITIES NETWORK, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8671
Past
March 5, 1986 - May 15, 1987
UAN INVESTMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 16665
Past
July 23, 1985 - September 25, 1985
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
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".
GS
GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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(2/23/2018)
RR
Florida(5/17/2019)
RR
Georgia(5/14/2012)
RR
Idaho(1/2/2025)
RR
Illinois(1/28/2025)
RR
Kentucky(5/10/2022)
RR
North Carolina(3/14/2018)
RR
Oklahoma(5/19/2011)
RR
South Carolina(1/19/2018)
RR
Tennessee(7/1/2010)
IAR
Tennessee(7/14/2010)
RR
Texas(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/1/2010)
RR
West Virginia(1/17/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
GS
GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Mailing Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Phone number
(561) 472-2700
Established
Florida since 05/12/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
744
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORK | OWNER | |
| BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP | 1769643 |
| CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | 1754065 |
| RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARD | CFO FINOP VP | 1997994 |
| WALSH, DENIS STEPHEN | CEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT | 1124278 |
| WALSH, MARY THERESE | SECRETARY | 2829444 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 64,207 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,650,274,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
