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Ralph W. Johnston

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
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CRD#: 3157512
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Professional summary


Ralph William Johnston III, CFP®, who also goes by Ralph W Johnston, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Mansfield Center, Connecticut.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Ralph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Ralph W Johnston

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) RALPH JOHNSTON III INDEPENDENT INSURANCE - INSURANCE AGENT - LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES - MANSFIELD CENTER, CT - SINCE 08/2015 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) RESERVOIR FINANCIAL LLC - PARTNER - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - MANSFIELD CENTER, CT - SINCE 07/2021 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) RESERVOIR FINANCIAL, LLC - PARTNER - FOR TAX PURPOSES ONLY - MANSFIELD CENTER, CT - SINCE 07/2021 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

August 14, 2015 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 205 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Mansfield Center, CT
Current

August 13, 2015 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 205 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Mansfield Center, CT
Past

June 2, 2006 - August 14, 2015

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
NORTH WINDHAM, CT
Past

December 14, 2000 - August 14, 2015

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
NORTH WINDHAM, CT
Past

February 11, 2000 - December 5, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 21, 1998 - August 27, 1999

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
JOHNSTON, RI

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".
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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
(7/2/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(8/13/2015)
IAR
Connecticut
(8/14/2015)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2018)
RR
Maryland
(7/2/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/2/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/26/2018)
IAR
New Hampshire
(7/7/2021)
RR
New York
(7/2/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/2/2021)
RR
Ohio
(7/6/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/3/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/10/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(1/24/2022)
RR
Utah
(6/10/2025)
RR
Vermont
(11/18/2016)
RR
Virginia
(8/19/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/31/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/3/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A - 8.23.2024 (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC.GENERAL PARTNER
BAKER, MICHAEL APRESIDENT4037933
BAKER, MICHAEL ACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO)4037933
CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2401020
HAUER, DAVE BVICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4018434
OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER2957427
SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVISVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)6232253

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,834
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,637,349,683

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration3

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Company Information


UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804Mansfield Center, CT 06250

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