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Andrew K. Johnston

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL
Charlotte, NC 28202-1985
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CRD#: 5498690
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Professional summary

Andrew Kevin Johnston, who also goes by Andy Kevin Johnston, is a registered financial professional currently at HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Andrew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Andy Kevin Johnston

Other business activities

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Experience

Current

December 18, 2023 - Present

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 508 West Fifth Street Suite 225, Charlotte, NC 28202-1985
BD
CRD#: 17708
Charlotte, NC
Past

January 19, 2011 - April 15, 2024

7M SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153895
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 24, 2008 - January 25, 2011

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7072
MCDONOUGH, GA

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(12/18/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/27/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/21/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/5/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
HLHZ CAPITAL, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, L.P. | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708 / SEC#: , 8-35643

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

Main Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 553-8871
Established
California since 01/09/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HOULIHAN LOKEY AMERICAS (HOLDINGS) LLCDIRECT OWNER OF HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
ADELSON, SCOTT JOSEPHPRESIDENT/CEO AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2147111
ALLEY, JAMES LINDSEYTREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (HLI)2394515
BEISER, SCOTT LEEVICE PRESIDENT/CO-CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2026185
BEN-CANAAN, MARC AVICCO/AMLCO4885345
CRAIN, CHRISTOPHER MADISONSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL
TANIGUCHI, EDWARD NEALCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP4632869
YAMARONE, CHARLES ANTHONY IIICHIEF CORP.GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER, HLI2190400

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Company Information

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708Charlotte, NC 28202-1985

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