MICHELLE A. JOHNSON
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES | Estate and Wealth Planning
Deerfield, IL 60015
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CRD#: 5200705
Professional summary
MICHELLE ANN JOHNSON, who also goes by Michelle A Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Michelle Ann Steele, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Deerfield, Illinois.
MICHELLE is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. MICHELLE has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Biography
As an Estate and Wealth Planning Coordinator, Michelle facilitates the financial, insurance, and wealth planning processes. She works closely with our Estate and Wealth Planning team to gather information and ensure client satisfaction is at the forefront of every process.
Michelle has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Before joining the team, she served high-net-worth investment and insurance clients in Columbus, OH and the Greater Chicago areas. Michelle holds a BS in Finance from Franklin University and a BA in Business Management and Communications from Concordia University. She currently holds the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Producer, Series 6 and 63.
Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband Jay, two children, Tyler and Alexandra, and her dog Prada. She also loves traveling, outdoor activities and reading all genres of books.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michelle A Johnson | Michelle Johnson | Michelle Ann Steele
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 3, 2018 - Present
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 500 Lake Cook Road Suite 210, Deerfield, IL 60015BD
CRD#: 116681
Deerfield, IL
Past
October 16, 2017 - October 12, 2018
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past
June 3, 2014 - September 29, 2017
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43285
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
January 25, 2013 - May 22, 2014
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43285
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
October 8, 2012 - January 28, 2013
GA FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42293
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
November 30, 2006 - November 26, 2007
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
COLUMBUS, OH
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
RR
Illinois(10/3/2018)
RR
Oregon(5/24/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HS
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLC | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPH | CTO | 1530829 |
| COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION | 1813688 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 4388082 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4388082 |
| KARL, MATTHEW JAMES | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP | 5361093 |
| SMITH, SCOTT DAVID | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2523535 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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Company Information
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Estate and Wealth PlanningCRD#: 116681Deerfield, IL 60015TRUST BUT VERIFY
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