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Kurtis Lee Johnson

Kurtis L. Johnson

APELLA WEALTH
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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CRD#: 4994444
Kurtis Lee Johnson

Professional summary

Kurtis Lee Johnson, CFP®, who also goes by Kurt Lee Johnson, Kurtis L Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Kurtis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kurtis has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kurt Lee Johnson | Kurtis L 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.
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®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2008

Experience

Current

January 8, 2026 - Present

APELLA WEALTH

Office #1: 558 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
RIA
CRD#: 171106
Harrisonburg, VA
Past

February 7, 2018 - December 31, 2025

PBMARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116218
HARRISONBURG, VA
Past

December 3, 2012 - January 24, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

June 22, 2009 - November 14, 2012

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
COVINGTON, KY
Past

February 19, 2008 - November 13, 2012

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY
Past

June 5, 2007 - November 7, 2007

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
COVINGTON, KY
Past

May 24, 2006 - April 3, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 24, 2006 - April 3, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 22, 2005 - June 12, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APELLA WEALTH
APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 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
Connecticut
(1/8/2026)
IAR
Virginia
(1/8/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/19/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/19/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/24/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/1/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/21/2005
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

AW
APELLA WEALTH
APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 785-2260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts19,172
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,953,076,688

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2026
Cover Page
Report
01/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
03/29/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/30/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

APELLA WEALTH

CRD#: 171106Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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