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Karla D. Johnson

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Greensboro, NC 27408
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CRD#: 6171918
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Professional summary


Karla Davis Johnson, who also goes by Karla Davis, Karla Elizabeth Davis, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Karla is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Karla has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karla Davis | Karla Elizabeth Davis

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.
1. University of North Carolina Greensboro; 101 S Elm St. Greensboro, NC 27401; UNC Greensboro Planned Giving Network of Professional Advisors; Network member; Monthly meetings and providing financial outlook; 01/01/2020; 2 Hours per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 2. Karla Davis Music; 3802 Meredith Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408; Owner/Musician; 02/17/2023; 10 Hours per Year; Not during securities trading hours' Not Investment-Related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2022 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 629 Green Valley Road Ste 211, Greensboro, NC 27408
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Greensboro, NC
Current

June 30, 2022 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 629 Green Valley Road Ste 211, Greensboro, NC 27408
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Greensboro, NC
Past

August 9, 2018 - June 27, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

June 19, 2018 - June 27, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

June 13, 2013 - June 28, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
FRANKLIN, TN

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".
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.
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
Arkansas
(10/11/2022)
RR
California
(6/30/2022)
RR
Colorado
(6/30/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2022)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2022)
RR
Indiana
(6/30/2022)
RR
Maryland
(6/30/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/30/2022)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2022)
RR
Missouri
(6/30/2022)
RR
Nevada
(6/30/2022)
RR
New York
(6/30/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(6/30/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/30/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(6/30/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(6/30/2022)
RR
Texas
(6/30/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/5/2022)
RR
Virginia
(6/30/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/30/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/7/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1900
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,464

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VISION PROGRAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
AYD, PAUL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2963853
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP4696103
BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERSROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS2223412
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY4970942
HYDE, GINA ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2812751
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1434827
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP - PCG2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREENCO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY2796106
SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5636488
SLINEY, DAVID DEANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2276514
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR1586132

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts368,405
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 171,209,609,487

Disclosures


Regulatory Event168
Civil Event2
Arbitration60
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/18/2024
Cover Page
12/19/2023

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Company Information


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793Greensboro, NC 27408

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