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Gregory Steven Johnson

CFA
PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Oak Brook, IL
·CRD# 3166316·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Gregory Steven Johnson, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Oak Brook, Illinois. Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Gregory has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 148662
RIA
1415 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523
September 1, 2023 - Present
HALO SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 279029
BD
Chicago, IL
June 26, 2018 - August 1, 2023
ROTHSCHILD WEALTH LLC·CRD# 162442
RIA
Oakbrook, IL
March 19, 2015 - September 5, 2023
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
New York, NY
October 19, 2000 - June 4, 2001
PREBON FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC.·CRD# 29551
BD
Jersey City, NJ
April 30, 1999 - April 6, 2000

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Current Firm

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PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 148662 / SEC#: 801-69719
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

159 Crocker Park Blvd Suite 100, Westlake, OH 44145-8147

Phone Number

(440) 892-5900

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (3/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

500

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$563,404,004

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Other business activities

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(1) COLDWATER FINANCIAL CLARENDON HILLS, IL CONSULTANT SINCE 11/2001
(2) INSURANCE AGENT LIFE
(3) COACHING/REFEREE LACROSS HINSDALE CENTRAL

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 148662 / SEC#: 801-69719
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 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.
IAR
Illinois
(9/1/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 79 — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed May 2018About the Series 79 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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