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David M. Johnson

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
East Bethel, MN 55005
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CRD#: 3186889
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David Michael JohnsonJ. W. COLE ADVISORS

Professional summary


David Michael Johnson, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in East Bethel, Minnesota and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in East Bethel, Minnesota.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) Highland Money Management Inc./Highland Money Management; DBA; Investment related; 23847 Johnson St NE, East Bethel, MN 55005; Highland Money Management (DBA) is the primary name brand for business operations; Investment related operations and insurance; President; Established in March 2005; 160 hrs/mo, 132 hrs/mo during trading. (2) Highland Money Management LLC; 23847 Johnson St NE, East Bethel, MN 55005; Not investment related; established to manage shared real estate rental income and expenses between all members (David Johnson, Gregory Gorman and Randy Chumley); President/Chief Manager; Established in 12/2021; 1 hr/mo, 0 during trading hours. (3) DGR Partners LLC; Investment Related; 23847 Johnson St NE, East Bethel, MN 55005; Established to own and operate the real estate building where our branch office is located where we operate our securities business. Rental income is received from our individual entities and expenses are shared between members (David Johnson, Gregory Gorman and Randy Chumley); President/Chief Manager; Established 12/2017; 1 hr/mo, 0 during trading. (4) Linwood Harvest and Hive; Not Investment Related; 22140 Typo Creek Dr NE Wyoming, MN 55092; Hobby Farm; Owner/Operator; Start 10/1/2025; 0 Hours/Week during trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

April 28, 2023 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 23847 Johnson St Ne, East Bethel, MN 55005
RIA
CRD#: 112294
East Bethel, MN
Current

April 28, 2023 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 23847 Johnson St. Ne, East Bethel, MN 55005
BD
CRD#: 124583
East Bethel, MN
Past

August 12, 2008 - April 28, 2023

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
EAST BETHEL, MN
Past

February 9, 2002 - April 28, 2023

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
East Bethel, MN
Past

March 3, 1999 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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".
JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)

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
(4/28/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/28/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/14/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/28/2023)
RR
Iowa
(4/28/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/14/2024)
RR
Michigan
(4/28/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(4/28/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/28/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(4/28/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(4/28/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/28/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)
RR
Utah
(3/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/7/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
512

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,195,237,282

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294East Bethel, MN 55005

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