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James E. Johnson

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CRD#: 4127196
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Erik Johnson, who also goes by James E Johnson, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James E Johnson

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.) Independent Insurance Agent; Investment Related; Not currently involved in insurance related business; Start Date 08/2021; Approximately 0 hours/month devoted to this business activity

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 25, 2023 - November 20, 2024

CROAK CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 297666
TOLEDO, OH
Past

May 21, 2021 - February 4, 2022

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
Norcross, GA
Past

June 8, 2007 - July 30, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
KENNESAW, GA
Past

October 17, 2006 - June 4, 2007

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

March 30, 2000 - May 17, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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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CROAK CAPITAL
CROAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | CROAK CAPITAL | CROAK ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297666 / SEC#: 801-126464

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/17/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/12/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 5/21/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/15/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CROAK CAPITAL
CROAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | CROAK CAPITAL | CROAK ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297666 / SEC#: 801-126464

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
432 N Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(419) 464-7000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CROAK ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,027
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 300,230,116

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Company Information


CROAK CAPITAL

CRD#: 297666

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