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Nicholas J. Johnston

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 4930477
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Professional summary


Nicholas John Johnston, who also goes by Nicholas VIctor Loya, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Irvine, California.

Nicholas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Nicholas Victor Loya

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 9, 2023 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: Regus 300 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 441, Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 109064
Irvine, CA
Past

November 6, 2012 - January 17, 2023

LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110391
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Past

June 22, 2012 - January 17, 2023

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 10, 2007 - June 11, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alaska
(1/12/2023)
RR
Arizona
(1/12/2023)
RR
California
(1/9/2023)
RR
Colorado
(1/12/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(1/12/2023)
RR
Idaho
(1/12/2023)
RR
Kansas
(1/12/2023)
RR
Montana
(1/12/2023)
RR
Nevada
(1/12/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(1/12/2023)
RR
New York
(7/26/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(1/12/2023)
RR
Oregon
(1/12/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/12/2023)
RR
Washington
(1/12/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(1/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/5/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

Disclosures


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Company Information


FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Irvine, CA 92618

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