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James P. Johnson

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Boston, MA 02210
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CRD#: 5395922
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Professional summary

James Patrick Johnson, CFP®, who also goes by James P Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 87, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

James P Johnson

Other business activities

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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

Experience

Current

August 18, 2023 - Present

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
RIA
CRD#: 108257
Boston, MA
Current

October 12, 2022 - Present

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 901 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 840
Minneapolis, MN
Past

December 23, 2019 - October 12, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

January 3, 2017 - October 12, 2022

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 26506
Minneapolis, MN
Past

May 12, 2009 - January 18, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
AMERICAN EXPRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | SELIGMAN INVESTMENTS | SELIGMAN | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE INSURANCE ASSETS | RIVERSOURCE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS | RIVERSOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RIVERSOURCE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE | J. & W. SELIGMAN | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS NORTH AMERICA | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT CAPITAL ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 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
Minnesota
(8/18/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/15/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 2/18/2021
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/11/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
AMERICAN EXPRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | SELIGMAN INVESTMENTS | SELIGMAN | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE INSURANCE ASSETS | RIVERSOURCE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS | RIVERSOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RIVERSOURCE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE | J. & W. SELIGMAN | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS NORTH AMERICA | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT CAPITAL ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 225-2365
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
910

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CMIA LLC PART 2A (5-28-2025) (5/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts6,061
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 457,482,709,435

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/28/2025
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 108257Boston, MA 02210

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