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Stephen Johnson

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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CRD#: 2816917
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Professional summary


Stephen Johnson, who also goes by Stephen James Johnson, is a registered financial professional currently at ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Stephen has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen James Johnson

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2019 - Present

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416
BD
CRD#: 612
Minneapolis, MN
Past

March 4, 2019 - March 13, 2019

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
ADA, MI
Past

December 1, 2017 - December 11, 2018

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 14, 2014 - October 9, 2017

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 11, 2013 - July 14, 2014

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 20, 2011 - June 13, 2012

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 20, 2009 - May 11, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 23, 2007 - March 23, 2009

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 23, 2007 - March 23, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 14, 2007 - March 23, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 6, 2005 - March 14, 2007

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 7, 2005 - March 7, 2006

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

February 2, 2005 - March 7, 2006

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

October 6, 2003 - January 24, 2005

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 3, 2003 - January 24, 2005

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 31, 1998 - October 8, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 20, 1996 - October 8, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Michigan
(4/2/2019)
RR
Ohio
(4/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/3/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/6/1996
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AL
ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | USALLIANZ INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | NALAC FINANCIAL PLANS, LLC | NALAC FINANCIAL PLANS, INC.

CRD#: 612 / SEC#: , 8-13630

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297
Mailing Address
P O Box 1117, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1117
Phone number
(763) 765-6500
Established
Minnesota since 11/20/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAOWNER
DIAN, MATTHEW CHRISTOPHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2246088
GAUMOND, WILLIAM EDWARDDIRECTOR5294073
HELMEN, JOHN CURTISASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, DISTRIBUTION NATIONAL ACCOUNTS4988276
LORD-KRAHN, KRISTINE MARIECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER4241291
THOMES, ERIC JONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4645308
WALTHER, COREY JAYPRESIDENT2398952
WYSOCKI, REBECCAPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6558204
WYSOCKI, REBECCACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6558204
WYSOCKI, REBECCAPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6558204

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Company Information


ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 612Minneapolis, MN 55416

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