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Brian Stewart Johnson

Brian S. Johnson

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | Portfolio Management and Research
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075
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CRD#: 4510220
Brian Stewart Johnson

Professional summary


Brian Stewart Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Solana Beach, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

Biography


Brian has been in the financial services industry for over 17 years with an extensive background in both fixed income and equity management. At DLK, he oversees fixed income management including those for balanced allocations along with conducting equity research and trading for DLK’s strategies. He graduated with a B.A. from California State University San Bernardino.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 13, 2012 - Present

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 238 North Cedros Ave Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075
RIA
CRD#: 149096
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

March 21, 2011 - April 4, 2012

ANCHOR BAY CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116913
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

December 20, 2002 - February 12, 2003

ANCHOR BAY CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116913
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

May 31, 2002 - April 4, 2012

ANCHOR BAY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47360
CARLSBAD, 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".
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DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
DLK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 149096 / SEC#: 801-69825

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(4/13/2012)
IAR
Texas
(1/9/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/18/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
DLK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 149096 / SEC#: 801-69825

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
238 North Cedros Ave Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 433-3200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DLK ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,122
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 435,005,553

Red Flags


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Company Information


DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Portfolio Management and ResearchCRD#: 149096Solana Beach, CA 92075

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