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Samuel Paul Johnson

JOHNSON STERLING
BIRMINGHAM, AL
·CRD# 260261·53 years experience

Professional Summary

Samuel Paul Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHNSON STERLING, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama. Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Samuel has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

53 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

JOHNSON STERLING, INC.Current·CRD# 106379
RIA
820 Shades Creek Parkway Suite 3200, Birmingham, AL 35209
October 13, 1995 - Present

Past

LANARK FINANCIAL, INC.Past·CRD# 17870
BD
Birmingham, AL
September 4, 2000 - October 15, 2009
JOHNSON STERLING PAUL RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 136743
RIA
Birmingham, AL
October 21, 2005 - September 27, 2006
BALIS LEWITTES & COLEMAN, INC.Past·CRD# 33345
BD
New York, NY
May 26, 1994 - September 6, 2000
BALIS & ZORN INC.Past·CRD# 7711
BD
New York, NY
May 10, 1983 - January 27, 1994
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 833
BD
El Segundo, CA
February 22, 1983 - March 10, 1992
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 3036
BD
February 28, 1978 - August 19, 1985
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESPast·CRD# 4039
BD
August 8, 1973 - June 3, 1976

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Current Firm

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JOHNSON STERLING, INC.

JOHNSON STERLING ASSET MANAGEMENT | JOHNSON STERLING, INC. | JOHNSON STERLING RETIREMENT SERVICES | JOHNSON STERLING PAUL SECURITIES INC

CRD#: 106379 / SEC#: 801-49811
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/1995 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

820 Shades Creek Parkway Suite 3200, Birmingham, AL 35209

Phone Number

(205) 871-9940

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II - 2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

365

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,901,463,778

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Other business activities

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JOHNSON STERLING INC - OWNER/SOLE PROPRIETOR; 820 SHADES CREEK KWY STE 3200 BIRMINGHAM, AL; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; INVESTMENT RELATED; 90% OF TIME DEVOTED TO BUSINESS JOHNSON STERLING CONSULTING INC - OWNER/SOLE PROPRIETOR; 820 SHADES CREEK PARKWAY STE 3200 BIRMINGHAM, AL; INSURANCE CONSULTING; INVESTMENT RELATED; 10% OF TIME DEVOTED TO BUSINESS

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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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JOHNSON STERLING, INC.

JOHNSON STERLING ASSET MANAGEMENT | JOHNSON STERLING, INC. | JOHNSON STERLING RETIREMENT SERVICES | JOHNSON STERLING PAUL SECURITIES INC

CRD#: 106379 / SEC#: 801-49811
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/1995 Approved)

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.
IAR
Alabama
(10/13/1995)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/26/2003)
IAR
Texas
(3/25/2003)

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.

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 Jun 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1973

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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