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Daniel S. Johnson

WINDFALL ADVISORS
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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CRD#: 5819978
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Professional summary


Daniel Scott Johnson, who also goes by Dan Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Daniel Scott Johnson, Danielscott Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at WINDFALL ADVISORS, LLC located in Santa Monica, California.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Daniel has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dan Johnson | Daniel Johnson | Daniel Scott Johnson | Danielscott Johnson

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.
Real Estate License held; Has a California Real Estate license; investment related: No; Location: 830 CA-1 ste. 200 El Segundo Ca 90245 United States; Responsibilities Duties: Has Real Estate License ; Start date with business: 2020-06-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 1; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0;

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2020 - Present

WINDFALL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
RIA
CRD#: 309261
Santa Monica, CA
Past

May 18, 2016 - November 18, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 18, 2016 - November 18, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 13, 2011 - May 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

May 5, 2011 - May 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SANTA MONICA, CA

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
California
(5/14/2020)
IAR
New York
(7/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/11/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WA
WINDFALL ADVISORS, LLC
BESTRIA LLC | WINDFALL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 309261 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2020 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 205-7002
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts35
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,500,000

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Company Information


WINDFALL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 309261Santa Monica, CA 90401

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