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Dirk W. Johnson

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CRD#: 2681900
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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.

Dirk William Johnson, who also goes by Dirk W Johnson, Dirk Johnson, was a registered financial professional .

Dirk is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Dirk had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dirk W Johnson | Dirk Johnson

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

May 31, 2019 - July 19, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Johnstown, PA
Past

March 23, 2016 - June 19, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SHIPPENVILLE, PA
Past

March 30, 2015 - April 1, 2016

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
JOHNSTOWN, PA
Past

February 22, 2011 - May 30, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
EBENSBURG, PA
Past

May 3, 2007 - February 8, 2011

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30184
ALTOONA, PA
Past

November 1, 2006 - February 8, 2011

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
ALTOONA, PA
Past

November 11, 2004 - August 8, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
EBENSBURG, PA
Past

July 29, 2004 - November 15, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
ALTOONA, PA
Past

June 4, 2004 - November 12, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

May 1, 2003 - June 8, 2004

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
ALTOONA (LOGAN TOWNSHIP), PA
Past

May 8, 2002 - June 8, 2004

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
JOHNSTON, RI
Past

September 4, 1997 - December 31, 2000

MBSC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42430
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 1997 - May 8, 2002

DREYFUS INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17477
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 4, 1997 - August 8, 1997

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

March 22, 1996 - April 15, 1997

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/5/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
1ST GLOBAL | HD VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | HD VEST | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX

CRD#: 13686 / SEC#: , 8-29533

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Termination Requested by SEC on 09/26/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/13/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDPRESIDENT4780880

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4
Bond1

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Company Information


AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

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