CJ
Christopher R. Johnson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
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CRD#: 5151407
CJ
Professional summary
Christopher R Johnson, CFP®, who also goes by Christopher Russell Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Christopher has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Christopher Russell 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.
1) TSS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; POSITION: Director of Wealth Management NATURE: In charge of the WM Division. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 250 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 19 Morgan Drive, Lebanon NH 03766, United States DESCRIPTION: Marketing, meet w/ clients, give recommendations. 2) TSS WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Consultant NATURE: I will be working with our CPA group that works in the auto dealership space. I will be putting on presentations, and consulting with our CPA team to the auto dealerships associations and auto dealerships themselves. we talk about succession planning, estate planning issues. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 12/01/2020 ADDRESS: 19 Morgan Drive, Lebanon NH 03766, United States DESCRIPTION: Consulting Business Development Speaker/lecturer 3) TSSWMM FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Owner NATURE: TSSWMM Financial Group is an office of dedicated individuals committed to offering financial planning, investment management, distribution/retirement planning, business planning, insurance, tax management, legacy planning, among various types of education for clients to help better their financial futures. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 19 Morgan Drive, Lebanon NH 03766, United States DESCRIPTION: 1.) Portfolio review Going through each account to see if positions held in accounts are adequate for risk and analyzing for client benefits.2.) Client meetings Meeting with clients every quarter to make sure all questions are answered, and to review any changes over the past quarter3.) Investment research Knowing clients personally means that when doing investment research, you can tailor positions to an account4.) Issuing Insurance & Annuity contacts Sometimes specific life events, and circumstances can have one looking into different types of insurances & annuities. I am here to make sure if there is a product out there that the client is aware of it, and presented the material.5.) Business retirement planning (401ks) Helping small business owners with setting up and maintaining their 401ks TSWM ADVISORY GROUP POSITION: Director of Wealth Management NATURE: This will be the new title of our Wealth Management Firm which I am part owner and the director of the firm who manages the clients, our employees, and our portfolios. 4) Run a Wealth Management Firm Market our firm Financial planning for clients investment management for firm Lead our employees INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 07/01/2025 ADDRESS: 19 Morgan Drive, Lebanon NH 03766, United States DESCRIPTION: We will be providing wealth management service to our clients and public. I will be the Director. Meet with clients service clients manage portfolios market our firm manage the firm
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2014
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 75 Congress Street Suite 209, Portsmouth, NH 03801Office #2: 19 Morgan Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766RIA
CRD#: 105644
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 19 Morgan Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766Office #2: 75 Congress Street Ste 204, Portsmouth, NH 03801BD
CRD#: 13572
LEBANON, NH
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
LEBANON, NH
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Portsmouth, NH
Past
July 8, 2018 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
DALLAS, TX
Past
June 20, 2018 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 24, 2011 - May 5, 2017
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 106352
Addison, TX
Past
May 24, 2011 - May 5, 2017
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 129035
ADDISON, TX
Past
August 15, 2006 - May 9, 2011
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Past
July 19, 2006 - May 9, 2011
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.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(9/5/2025)
RR
California(10/7/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Maine(9/29/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(9/5/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/5/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/18/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/18/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
RR
Vermont(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Portsmouth, NH 03801TRUST BUT VERIFY
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