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Charles Dean Johnson

CFP®
GWN SECURITIES
PINEY FLATS, TN
·CRD# 1357531·41 years registered

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.

At a Glance

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1990

Years of Experience

41 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

GWN SECURITIES INC.Current·CRD# 128929
RIA
BD
5813 Hwy 11e, Piney Flats, TN 37686
July 14, 2010 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.Current·CRD# 128929
RIA
BD
5813 Hwy 11e, Piney Flats, TN 37686
July 1, 2010 - Present

Past

INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORSPast·CRD# 125117
RIA
Piney Flats, TN
May 25, 2004 - September 29, 2020
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 36451
RIA
Piney Flats, TN
April 18, 2005 - July 1, 2010
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 36451
BD
Piney Flats, TN
February 15, 2005 - July 1, 2010
PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INCPast·CRD# 110825
RIA
Piney Flats, TN
January 5, 2005 - March 31, 2005
PMG SECURITIES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 27107
BD
Elgin, IL
March 2, 2001 - February 15, 2005
PMG SECURITIES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 27107
RIA
Piney Flats, TN
July 31, 2003 - December 31, 2004
PMG ASSET MANAGEMENT INCPast·CRD# 110825
RIA
Piney Flats, TN
December 17, 2002 - July 31, 2003
DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 24330
BD
Cincinnati, OH
January 2, 2001 - March 1, 2001
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
November 20, 1996 - December 31, 2000
ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 16023
BD
Irvine, CA
March 9, 1989 - November 22, 1996
SOURCE SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 8026
BD
March 1, 1988 - April 25, 1989
SECURITIES NETWORK, INC.Past·CRD# 8671
BD
May 15, 1987 - March 8, 1988
UAN INVESTMENT CORP.Past·CRD# 16665
BD
March 5, 1986 - May 15, 1987
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 13572
BD
July 23, 1985 - September 25, 1985

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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

707

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

GWN FORM ADV BROCHURE (4/13/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORKOWNER—
BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP1769643
CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING1754065
NEITZEL, CARL ALEXANDERCOO3044454
RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARDCFO FINOP PFO VP1997994
WALSH, DENIS STEPHENCEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT1124278
WALSH, MARY THERESESECRETARY2829444

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

66,025

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,753,625,856

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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

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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".
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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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1988About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1985About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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