KJ
Kevin L. Johnson
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
Crown Point, IN 46307
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CRD#: 4448438
KJ
Professional summary
Kevin Lewis Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in Crown Point, Indiana.
Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Kevin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 30, 2022 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 10440 Broadway , Crown Point, IN 46307RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Crown Point, IN
Current
March 30, 2022 - Present
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 10440 Broadway , Crown Point, IN 46307RIA
BD
CRD#: 146936
Crown Point, IN
Past
October 22, 2013 - April 23, 2022
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past
October 8, 2013 - April 23, 2022
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past
April 23, 2012 - August 22, 2013
HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 145323
CHICAGO, IL
Past
April 20, 2012 - August 22, 2013
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 116681
VALPARAISO, IN
Past
February 2, 2010 - April 17, 2012
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past
February 2, 2010 - April 17, 2012
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past
January 28, 2010 - January 28, 2010
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past
November 20, 2007 - January 27, 2010
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past
November 19, 2007 - January 27, 2010
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past
March 4, 2003 - November 19, 2007
MATRIX U.S.A., LLC
BD
CRD#: 38057
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 29, 2001 - December 12, 2002
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BF
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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(3/30/2022)
RR
California(3/30/2022)
RR
Colorado(1/6/2023)
RR
Florida(3/30/2022)
RR
Georgia(3/30/2022)
RR
Illinois(3/30/2022)
IAR
Indiana(3/30/2022)
RR
Indiana(4/13/2022)
RR
Iowa(3/30/2022)
RR
Kansas(3/16/2023)
RR
Kentucky(1/6/2026)
RR
Michigan(3/30/2022)
RR
New Mexico(3/30/2022)
RR
North Carolina(3/30/2022)
RR
Ohio(3/30/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/9/2025)
RR
South Carolina(3/30/2022)
RR
Tennessee(3/30/2022)
RR
Texas(1/3/2024)
RR
Virginia(12/9/2025)
RR
Washington(3/30/2022)
RR
West Virginia(3/30/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(3/30/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BF
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY
CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 726-1600
Established
Missouri since 08/19/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
736
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC. | OWNER | |
| BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICH | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 2631699 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES | 6670972 |
| EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IV | CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT | 1061490 |
| EGGLESTON, BROOKE DANIELLE | DIRECTOR/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 7528898 |
| KELLER, CHRISTOPHER M | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES | 4346617 |
| MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JR | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1459719 |
| MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAUL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY | 4762147 |
| RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVID | DIRECTOR/SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE CHAIRMAN | 1138380 |
| STEVENS, KATELYN CLARE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE | 5752247 |
| TAYLOR, GWENDOLYN MADISON | DIRECTOR/CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL | 4812432 |
| WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | 2242513 |
| WISDOM, BILLY JOE | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES | 1810908 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 49,475 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 15,656,482,908 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | ||
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2023 |
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