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Scott M. Johnson

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
Milford, MA 01757
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CRD#: 2947839
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Professional summary


Scott Michael Johnson, who also goes by Scott M Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC located in Milford, Massachusetts.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Scott has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Scott M Johnson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 10, 2014 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 126 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757Office #2: 317 Washington Street, Auburn, MA 01501Office #3: 50 Boston Turnpike Route 9, Shrewsbury, MA 01545Office #4: 47 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545Office #5: 164 Reservoir Street, Holden, MA 01520
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Milford, MA
Current

September 19, 2012 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 126 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757Office #2: 317 Washington Street, Auburn, MA 01501Office #3: 50 Boston Turnpike Route 9, Shrewsbury, MA 01545Office #4: 47 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545Office #5: 164 Reservoir Street, Holden, MA 01520
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Milford, MA
Past

July 7, 2010 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WESTBORO, MA
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 22, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 17, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - December 17, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - December 17, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 25, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 6, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1998 - December 13, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 6, 1998 - October 15, 1998

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
BOSTON, MA

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".
SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.
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
Arizona
(7/12/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(1/28/2013)
RR
Florida
(9/19/2012)
RR
Maine
(11/9/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/19/2012)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/24/2014)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/6/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/19/2012)
RR
Texas
(9/16/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/10/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Phone number
(866) 736-6475
Established
Delaware since 01/03/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
440

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SSLLC FMAX ADVISORY PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE 11.2025 (11/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
BOWLER, DANIEL PCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5354805
CARTER, LAWRENCE ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2113682
CYLC, JOHN ALLAN IINATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR2917559
NEURATH, DUSTINDIRECTOR8044630
SCHMITZ, NICOLECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2815862
SNYDER, JONATHAN ANDREWPRESIDENT & CEO6514215
VANNAH, JAMES DOUGLASSCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY5679595
VILLANO, ALYSON NICOLEDIRECTOR7473984
WATSON, JONATHAN EDWARDDIRECTOR7631421

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,401
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,553,311,017

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration7

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Company Information


SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 41791Milford, MA 01757

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