John M. Desanto
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.
John Michael Desanto Jr, who also goes by John M Jr Desanto, John Michael Desanto Jr, John Michael Desanto, was a registered financial professional .
John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
Experience
May 27, 2011 - April 27, 2018
EDWARD JONES
May 24, 2011 - April 27, 2018
EDWARD JONES
August 29, 2007 - May 1, 2009
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
July 10, 2007 - May 1, 2009
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
June 12, 2007 - July 10, 2007
RYAN BECK & CO.
January 21, 1994 - August 24, 2005
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
April 16, 1993 - February 14, 1994
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
February 7, 1990 - March 25, 1993
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
February 7, 1990 - March 25, 1993
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

EDWARD JONES
CRD#: 250 / SEC#: 801-3297, 8-759
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm

EDWARD JONES
CRD#: 250 / SEC#: 801-3297, 8-759
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES, L.L.L.P. | LIMITED PARTNER | |
| CHUBAK, DAVID | HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FIELD MANAGEMENT | 3254042 |
| EDJ HOLDING COMPANY, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| GREGO, JENNIFER A | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER/DEALER | 4928947 |
| GUMBS, KEIR DEVON | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 7815615 |
| GUNN, DAVID ALEXANDER | HEAD OF U.S. BUSINESS UNIT | 6150579 |
| JOHNSON, KRISTIN MICHELE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2662524 |
| KLOCKE, JOSEPH LAWRENCE | CO-HEAD OF SUPERVISION | 2792068 |
| MIEDLER, ANDREW TIMOTHY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4620055 |
| O'HANLON, ELIZABETH E | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 5834716 |
| PENNINGTON, PENELOPE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 4037237 |
| PURDY, TODD JUDSON | HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 5623190 |
| WHALLEY, CASEY JOHN | CO-HEAD OF SUPERVISION | 4305865 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,086,856 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 824,988,034,503 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 157 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 150 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2025 | ||
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 09/21/2023 |
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