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John S. Johnson

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CRD#: 2125760
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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.

John Scott Johnson was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. John had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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


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None

Experience


Past

July 16, 2015 - August 22, 2017

VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174239
COPPELL, TX
Past

July 16, 2015 - August 22, 2017

COPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156549
COPPELL, TX
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 9, 2015

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 23, 2010 - March 9, 2015

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 28, 2010 - March 9, 2015

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 28, 2010 - March 9, 2015

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 10, 2008 - June 3, 2010

4G FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15904
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 28, 2005 - November 20, 2008

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
IRVING, TX
Past

September 20, 2005 - November 20, 2008

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
ROANOKE, TX
Past

January 14, 2004 - September 20, 2005

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

July 27, 1999 - September 20, 2005

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

June 30, 1998 - July 27, 1999

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 11, 1998 - July 16, 1998

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 1996 - May 28, 1998

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 15, 1995 - December 22, 1995

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 15, 1993 - July 10, 1995

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 5, 1991 - April 20, 1993

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

August 5, 1991 - August 30, 1991

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 18, 1991 - July 29, 1991

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

July 18, 1991 - August 26, 1991

CHELSEA STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17548

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".
VE
VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC
AUSTIN WEALTH SPECIALSTS | VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PCM ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 174239 / SEC#: 801-80766

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2015 Approved)

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/4/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


VE
VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC
AUSTIN WEALTH SPECIALSTS | VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PCM ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 174239 / SEC#: 801-80766

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd #490, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 983-0346
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VANN EQUITY- ADV 2A PLATFORM BROCHURE-AUG 2025 (9/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts174
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 203,644,459

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Company Information


VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 174239

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