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Samuel P. Johnson

JOHNSON STERLING
Birmingham, AL 35209
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CRD#: 260261
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 13, 1995 - Present

JOHNSON STERLING, INC.

Office #1: 820 Shades Creek Parkway Suite 3200, Birmingham, AL 35209Office #2: 820 Shades Creek Parkway Suite 3200, Birmingham, AL 35209
RIA
CRD#: 106379
Birmingham, AL
Past

October 21, 2005 - September 27, 2006

JOHNSON STERLING PAUL RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 136743
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 4, 2000 - October 15, 2009

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17870
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 26, 1994 - September 6, 2000

BALIS LEWITTES & COLEMAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33345
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 1983 - January 27, 1994

BALIS & ZORN INC.

BD
CRD#: 7711
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1983 - March 10, 1992

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 28, 1978 - August 19, 1985

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

August 8, 1973 - June 3, 1976

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

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 - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

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

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/6/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/21/1973
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


JS
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 - (9/5/1995 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
820 Shades Creek Parkway Suite 3200, Birmingham, AL 35209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 871-9940
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II - 2025 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts388
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,337,550,034

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Company Information


JOHNSON STERLING, INC.

CRD#: 106379Birmingham, AL 35209

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