BJ
Benjamin D. Johnson
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CLINTON, MO 64735
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CRD#: 6310547
BJ
Professional summary
Benjamin David Johnson, who also goes by Ben David Johnson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Clinton, Missouri and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Clinton, Missouri.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Benjamin has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben David 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.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 05/2014 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FORTRESS WEALTH ADVISORS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 02/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HENRY COUNTY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 203 S MAIN ST CLINTON, MO 64735 NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY SERVICE START DATE: 03/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD CHAIRMAN BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND GUIDANCE 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRIGHT FUTURES CLINTON ADVISORY BOARD INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 608 E OHIO ST CLINTON, MO 64735 NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY SERVICE START DATE: 03/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD VICE CHAIR BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST WITH CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NEEDS 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR CLINTON STUDENTS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 102 N 2ND ST CLINTON, MO 64735 NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY SERVICE START DATE: 06/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSIST WITH SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION. 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUMAN LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 601 S 4TH ST CLINTON, MO 64735; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON PROFIT; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP OVERSEE THE AWARDING OF GRANTS, REVIEW AND CHOOSE WHICH GRANTS TO FUND;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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®
NoneExperience
Current
November 18, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1110 E Ohio St Ste A, Clinton, MO 64735Office #2: 1621 Commercial St, Warsaw, MO 65355RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLINTON, MO
Current
November 18, 2024 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 1110 E Ohio St Ste A, Clinton, MO 64735Office #2: 1621 Commercial St, Warsaw, MO 65355BD
CRD#: 10299
CLINTON, MO
Past
May 17, 2018 - November 21, 2024
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Clinton, MO
Past
May 17, 2018 - November 21, 2024
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
WARSAW, MO
Past
January 28, 2016 - May 17, 2018
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
CLINTON, MO
Past
January 22, 2016 - May 17, 2018
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
CLINTON, MO
Past
December 1, 2014 - January 27, 2016
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 421
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
December 1, 2014 - January 27, 2016
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
April 29, 2014 - December 23, 2014
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 611
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
April 3, 2014 - December 23, 2014
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 611
OVERLAND PARK, KS
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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)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
Alabama(11/20/2024)
RR
Arizona(4/4/2025)
RR
Connecticut(11/18/2024)
RR
Florida(11/19/2024)
RR
Kansas(11/21/2024)
RR
Missouri(11/19/2024)
IAR
Missouri(11/19/2024)
RR
Nebraska(11/25/2024)
RR
Ohio(11/18/2024)
RR
Oregon(1/11/2025)
RR
South Dakota(1/3/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/19/2024)
RR
Texas(11/18/2024)
IAR
Texas(11/18/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(11/18/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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