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Michael W. Johnston

ACADEMY SECURITIES
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 6104549
MJ

Professional summary

Michael William Johnston JR., who also goes by Michael Jr Johnston, Michael William Johnston, Michael Johnston, is a registered financial professional currently at ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC. located in New York, New York.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Jr Johnston | Michael William Johnston | Michael Johnston

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 9, 2018 - Present

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
BD
CRD#: 17433
New York, NY
Past

July 16, 2014 - December 6, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 2014 - February 26, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 2013 - October 15, 2013

DREXEL HAMILTON, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143570
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 10, 2012 - March 13, 2013

COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149758
NEW YORK, NY

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
New York
(11/9/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/17/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/21/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/6/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/9/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/6/2013
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.
ACADEMY ASSET MANAGEMENT | STERLING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | LASALLE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17433 / SEC#: , 8-35173

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(646) 736-3995
Established
Delaware since 11/07/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MIMS, RONALD CHANCECHAIRMAN, CEO5637540
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RFINOP4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RCOO4959159
MCCONKEY, PHILIP JOSEPHVICE CHAIRMAN3253139
WILCOX, SPENCER HAMILTONPRESIDENT5802885
BOYD, MICHAEL BARTOWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, AML OFFICER2557814

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Company Information

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17433New York, NY 10017

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