Keith M. Johnson

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

Highlands Ranch, CO

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CRD#: 2666739

Professional summary

Keith Merritt Johnson, CFP®, who also goes by Keith Merritt Johnson Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Keith has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Keith Merritt Johnson Jr

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2004

Experience

Current

September 7, 2019 - Present

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 143617

Highlands Ranch, CO

Past

June 23, 2016 - May 9, 2019

ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.

RIA

CRD#: 111167

Sacramento, CA

Past

June 15, 2016 - May 9, 2019

AW SECURITIES

CRD#: 103747

Denver, CO

Past

February 4, 2016 - June 24, 2016

KMJ FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282206

LONE TREE, CO

Past

December 1, 2004 - November 9, 2015

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA

CRD#: 108783

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

October 14, 2003 - November 9, 2015

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 23189

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 1, 2003 - September 23, 2003

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18464

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 16, 2003 - July 2, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

February 28, 2002 - June 20, 2003

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178

FRANKLIN, TN

Past

October 20, 2000 - January 29, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

April 25, 2000 - October 27, 2000

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17868

SAINT PAUL, MN

Past

April 21, 1999 - January 5, 2000

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

November 8, 1995 - April 12, 1999

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617 / SEC#: 801-67796

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2007 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

California
(9/7/2019)

IAR

Colorado
(7/20/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/28/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/1/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/7/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 12/2/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

CRD#: 143617 / SEC#: 801-67796

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2040 Main Street Suite 720, Irvine, CA 92614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(949) 955-2552

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	855
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,290,227,768

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Keith M. Johnson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Keith Merritt Johnson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.

AW SECURITIES

KMJ FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/28/2005

Series 63

Date: 12/1/1995

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/7/1995

Series 26

Date: 12/2/2006

Current Firm

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

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