MJ
Murray A. Johnson
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
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CRD#: 3076192
MJ
Professional summary
Murray Alden Johnson III is a registered financial advisor currently at CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Carlsbad, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Carlsbad, California.
Murray is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Murray has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 52, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)MURRAY A JOHNSON, III, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 300 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR, STE 216, CARLSBAD, CA, 1/2005 FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL - 10/WK - 3/TRADING. 2)JOHNSON VALLEY MANAGEMENT, LLC, BUCKEYE, AZ, SINCE 1/2006 AS PRESIDENT. LLC MANAGES ACTS AS INVESTMENT TTEE OF MURRAY AND LOLA JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION, MANAGES PROPERTIES OWNED BY JOHNSON VALLEY PARTNERS, LP, SUB-LEASES ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES. DEVOTES 8 HRS/WK, 4/TRADING. 3)JOHNSON VALLEY PARTNERS, LP; BUCKEYE, AZ. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP MANAGING FAMILY ASSETS SINCE 5/1/06. 0 HRS/YRLY. 4)LOCALBEYOND LLC, 31020 W OLD HS HWY 80, PALO VERDE, AZ, 6/2017 AS MANAGING MEMBER FACILITATING INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AND WORK ABROAD. NIR - 10/MO - 0/TRADING. 5)MESQUITE POWER, LLC, 37625 W ELLIOT RD., ARLINGTON, AZ, SINCE 01/2009 AS A MEMBER AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER. NIR - DEVOTES 8HR/YR, 0/TRADE. 6)CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL - 20/WK - 10/TRADING. 03/01/05. 7)LUMINATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 300 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, STE 216 CARLSBAD, CA, 10/02/2023, Owner, Using a Trade Name/dba, INV REL, 40 HRS/MO. 80 DURING TRADING. 8)MURRAY JOHNSON, 30261 W LOWER RIVER RD, BUCKEYE, AZ 86326 ; BEGAN 11/01/2014 ; AS LANDLORD ; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED ; DEVOTES 12 HRS/YR ; NONE DURING TRADING YEARS. 9)JOHNSON VALLEY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, BUCKEYE, AZ, SINCE 4/2007 AS MANAGING MEMBER. LLC DEALS IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND ENTITLEMENT. NIR - DEVOTES 8 HR/WK - 4/TRADING. 10)JOHNSON VALLEY VENTURES LLC, 30920 W OLD US HWY 80, PALO VERDE, AZ, 2/2017 AS MANAGING MEMBER OF ENTITY TO ORGANIZE, MANAGE, & OPERATE CURRENT BUSINESS VENTURES WHICH I OWN. NIR -
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 28, 2005 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 300 Carlsbad Village Dr Ste 216, Carlsbad, CA 92008Office #3: 31020 W Old Us Hwy. 80, Palo Verde, AZ 85343RIA
CRD#: 134139
CARLSBAD, CA
Current
May 6, 2004 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 300 Carlsbad Village Dr Ste 216, Carlsbad, CA 92008BD
CRD#: 39543
Carlsbad, CA
Past
May 7, 2004 - March 28, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past
July 13, 2001 - May 26, 2004
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
ADDISON, TX
Past
July 13, 2001 - May 26, 2004
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
July 21, 1998 - July 18, 2001
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 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.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
Alabama(1/3/2022)
RR
Alaska(1/3/2022)
RR
Arizona(5/6/2004)
IAR
Arizona(10/16/2025)
RR
California(5/6/2004)
IAR
California(3/28/2005)
RR
Colorado(5/6/2004)
RR
Florida(1/3/2013)
RR
Louisiana(1/7/2020)
RR
New York(1/3/2023)
RR
Texas(5/6/2004)
IAR
Texas(2/23/2006)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS | WITS FINANCIAL | WHITE & ASSOCIATES | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP (TAG) | TAG WEALTH | TAG ADVISORS | TAG | SUNRIZE RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STATELINE WEALTH ADVISORS | RIPCORD WEALTH | RIPCORD PARTNERS | PREFERRED PARTNERS | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS IN PLANNING, LLC | PARAGON FINANCIAL, LLC | JORDAN CREEK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GATEWAY NW WEALTH ADVISORS | GATEWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | DUNCAN FINANCIAL GROUP | DUNCAN ADVISOR RESOURCES | CORE NORTH CAPITAL PLANNING | CANTELLA CAPITAL GROUP LLC | CANTELLA | CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. | CAMBRIDGE | AXIOM WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
CRD#: 134139 / SEC#: 801-63930
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1776 Pleasant Plain Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556-8757
Mailing Address
Phone number
(641) 472-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,361
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 438,414 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 102,413,096,032 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2024 | ||
| 04/29/2024 |
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