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Bryan W. Johnson

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS
Torrance, CA 90503
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CRD#: 5171949
BJ

Professional summary


Bryan Walden Johnson is a registered financial professional currently at STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC located in Torrance, California.

Bryan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Bryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 30 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 23, 2024 - Present

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 21515 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90503
BD
CRD#: 153505
Torrance, CA
Past

January 2, 2019 - May 17, 2024

AQR INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 289244
Santa Monica, CA
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 31, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
Santa Monica, CA
Past

July 18, 2006 - August 19, 2009

DFA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 10292
SANTA MONICA, CA

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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California
(5/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(5/23/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/23/2024)
RR
Delaware
(5/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/23/2024)
RR
Illinois
(5/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(5/23/2024)
RR
New York
(5/23/2024)
RR
Ohio
(5/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/7/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 9/26/2019
NFA Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SM
STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC
CADWYN POINT PARTNERS LLC | STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153505 / SEC#: , 8-68541

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Grand Central Tower 140 East 45th Street 30th Floor, Suite 30a, New York, NY, 10017
Mailing Address
2 Grand Central Tower 140 East 5th Street 30th Floor, Suite 30a, New York, NY, 10017
Phone number
(646) 787-0257
Established
Delaware since 10/12/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STAR MOUNTAIN HOLDINGS, LPOWNER OF STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS LLC
BACH, KRISTINAFINOP/CFO4281682
ERICSON, AUSTIN SHAWNCCO7658879
POLIS, JOHN WILLIAMPRESIDENT/CEO5130204

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Company Information


STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153505Torrance, CA 90503

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