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Ralph (. Johnson

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CRD#: 1840846
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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.

Ralph (chip) Johnson, who also goes by Cliff Johnson, Clifford Johnson, Ralph Chip Johnson, was a registered financial professional .

Ralph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Ralph had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 62 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Cliff Johnson | Clifford Johnson | Ralph Chip 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.
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

April 9, 2012 - November 18, 2013

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 4, 1997 - March 13, 2009

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 13, 1995 - March 14, 1997

TUSCANY EQUITY MANAGEMENT CORPORATI0N

BD
CRD#: 20016
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

August 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995

W.J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11097
PASADENA, CA
Past

November 27, 1990 - July 27, 1995

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

August 5, 1988 - December 4, 1990

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691
DENVER, CO

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".
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
CAROLAN DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | REPARIAN PARTNERS, DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | PEARL STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT , DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & C | OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | OMEGA SERVICES PROGRAM | NEWBOLD'S INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FIRST OF MICHIGAN DIVISION | FAHNESTOCK DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAHNESTOCK & CO., INC. | FAHNESTOCK & CO. INC. | EDWARD A. VINER & CO., INC. | CRANBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 249 / SEC#: 801-887, 8-4077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/9/1955 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: 4/19/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 7/1/1988
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Current Firm


OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
CAROLAN DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | REPARIAN PARTNERS, DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | PEARL STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT , DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & C | OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | OMEGA SERVICES PROGRAM | NEWBOLD'S INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FIRST OF MICHIGAN DIVISION | FAHNESTOCK DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAHNESTOCK & CO., INC. | FAHNESTOCK & CO. INC. | EDWARD A. VINER & CO., INC. | CRANBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 249 / SEC#: 801-887, 8-4077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/9/1955 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
85 Broad Street 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10004
Mailing Address
85 Broad Street 22nd Floor, Ny, NY 10004
Phone number
(212) 668-8000
Established
New York since 12/23/1954
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,883

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

OPPENHEIMER CO. INC. PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VINER FINANCE INC.PARENT CO.
CASSIDY, THOMAS EDWARDMANAGING DIRECTOR4502955
GIORDANO, PETER JOHNMANAGING DIRECTOR-CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2921308
HARRINGTON, EDWARD PATRICKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES2566682
LOWENTHAL, ALBERT GRINSFELDEREXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN-DIRECTOR-OWNS 100% OF PHASE II FIN'L313519
LOWENTHAL, ROBERT STEVENCEO-PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR1639913
MCNAMARA, DENNIS PATRICKE.V.P./CLO/SECRETARY2938486
MOLOKIE JR, LEON EEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1743402
VALENTINO, DOMINIC THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6940515
WATKINS, BRAD MICHAELDIRECTOR-EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT-CFO6319251

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts37,605
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 32,418,994,154

Disclosures


Regulatory Event102
Civil Event1
Arbitration180
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/24/2025
Cover Page
10/25/2023
02/24/2023

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Company Information


OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

CRD#: 249

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