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Davis James Johnston

TRADESTATION SECURITIES
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 4418677·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Davis James Johnston, who also goes by Davis J Johnston, Davis Johnston, D.j. Johnston, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois. Davis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Davis has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Davis J Johnston, Davis Johnston, D.j. Johnston

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 39473
BD
120 South Riverside Plaza Suite 1650, Chicago, IL 60606
May 11, 2026 - Present
ROBINHOOD FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 165998
BD
Lake Mary, FL
August 22, 2024 - February 13, 2026
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
October 3, 2023 - July 31, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Downers Grove, IL
October 3, 2023 - July 31, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
May 31, 2019 - August 10, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Downers Grove, IL
May 31, 2019 - August 10, 2023
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
RIA
Libertyville, IL
November 6, 2017 - April 25, 2019
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
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Libertyville, IL
November 6, 2017 - April 25, 2019
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
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Northbrook, IL
October 26, 2015 - August 14, 2017
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 111514
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Northbrook, IL
October 26, 2015 - August 14, 2017
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
BD
Northbrook, IL
September 15, 2015 - August 14, 2017
CMZ TRADING, LLC·CRD# 132051
BD
Chicago, IL
November 5, 2004 - June 8, 2015
RONIN CAPITAL, LLC·CRD# 118428
BD
Chicago, IL
August 5, 2003 - October 12, 2004
PORTFOLIO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 18554
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Chicago, IL
June 5, 2002 - November 18, 2002
SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 47157
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Austin, TX
October 5, 2001 - December 31, 2001

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Current Firm

TS
TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC.

ONLINE TRADING INC.COM | TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC. | TRADESTATION SECURITIES | TRADESTATION | ONLINETRADNG.COM | ONLINETRADINGINC.COM CORP | ONLINETRADING.COM | ONLINETRADEINGINC.COM CORP. | ONLINE TRADING, INC.

CRD#: 39473 / SEC#: 8-48711
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

8050 Sw 10th Street Suite 2000, Plantation, FL 33324

Mailing Address

8050 Sw 10th Street Suite 2000, Plantation, FL 33324

Phone Number

(954) 652-7900

Established

Florida since 09/07/1995

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

March

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TRADESTATION GROUP, INC.OWNER - PARENT CORPORATION—
BOLEK, JOHN MITCHELLCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2363046
KOROTKIY, PETERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & PRESIDENT2706102
MORMILE-WOLPER, MYRA CHRISTINEGENERAL COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY6753154
ROJEK, JAMES HCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL3096214
VESPE, CHRISTOPHER JAMESINTERIM CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5205586

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

29

Arbitration

4

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Other business activities

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1. 05/31/2019 - PWA/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ 0%/ CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 2. 05/31/2019 - PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ 0%/ CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 3. 10/14/2022 - PWA Financial Services LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Start Date: 09/06/2022 - 1 Hour Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(5/13/2026)
RR
Alaska
(5/18/2026)
RR
Arizona
(5/22/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(5/21/2026)
RR
California
(5/13/2026)
RR
Colorado
(5/13/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(5/15/2026)
RR
Delaware
(5/13/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/20/2026)
RR
Florida
(5/13/2026)
RR
Georgia
(6/3/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(5/12/2026)
RR
Idaho
(5/13/2026)
RR
Illinois
(5/12/2026)
RR
Indiana
(5/13/2026)
RR
Iowa
(5/13/2026)
RR
Kansas
(5/13/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(5/12/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(5/13/2026)
RR
Maine
(5/14/2026)
RR
Maryland
(5/26/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/13/2026)
RR
Michigan
(5/13/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(5/13/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(5/15/2026)
RR
Missouri
(5/13/2026)
RR
Montana
(5/14/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(5/13/2026)
RR
Nevada
(5/13/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/13/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(5/13/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(5/13/2026)
RR
New York
(5/12/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(5/12/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(5/18/2026)
RR
Ohio
(5/11/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/19/2026)
RR
Oregon
(6/15/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/13/2026)
RR
Puerto Rico
(6/5/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/13/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(5/13/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(5/13/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(5/14/2026)
RR
Texas
(5/12/2026)
RR
Utah
(5/12/2026)
RR
Vermont
(5/13/2026)
RR
Virginia
(5/14/2026)
RR
Washington
(5/14/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(5/14/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/14/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(5/13/2026)

Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2015About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2001About the Series 63 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Sep 2024About the Series 3 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Nov 2001

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2001About the Series 7 exam
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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