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Eric R. Johnson

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 5405402
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Professional summary

Eric Robert Johnson is a registered financial professional currently at PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 7, 2024 - Present

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 4452
Newport Beach, CA
Past

March 20, 2023 - August 6, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
SARVER, PA
Past

January 25, 2023 - August 6, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SARVER, PA
Past

April 1, 2020 - February 10, 2023

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

July 11, 2019 - April 1, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 5, 2017 - June 25, 2019

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

January 3, 2013 - June 1, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 28, 2010 - January 3, 2013

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 12, 2008 - March 17, 2010

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT

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
Connecticut
(8/7/2024)
RR
Delaware
(8/7/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/7/2024)
RR
Maine
(8/7/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/7/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/7/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/7/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/7/2024)
RR
New York
(8/7/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/7/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/7/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/7/2024)
RR
Vermont
(8/7/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/18/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/24/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/9/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 4/29/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PS
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
PACIFIC EQUITY SALES COMPANY | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC SECURITIES | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBURTORS, INC.

CRD#: 4452 / SEC#: , 8-15264

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Mailing Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Phone number
(949) 219-6579
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF APPLICANT
DARE, BARBARA ALYCEVICE PRESIDENT5074108
KISSEL, GEOFFREY PCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7499710
LA ROQUE, SUZANNE MARIEASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4222767
SMITH, TREVOR TIMOTHYVICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER4844953
YAMAUCHI, STARLA CHINVICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY7721024

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Company Information

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452Newport Beach, CA 92660

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