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Eric Michael Close

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES
Louisville, KY
·CRD# 6848653·8 years experience

Professional Summary

Eric Michael Close, who also goes by Eric Michael Close, Eric Close, is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky. Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Eric has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Eric Michael Close, Eric Close

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Years of Experience

8 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 301394
BD
1. 1906 Stanley Gault Pkwy, Louisville, KY 402232. 1906 Stanley Gault Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223
November 24, 2025 - Present
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Louisville, KY
June 24, 2025 - December 4, 2025
FIDX MARKETS LLC·CRD# 322769
BD
Berwyn, PA
October 2, 2023 - April 11, 2025
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
August 14, 2018 - July 15, 2022

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Current Firm

JB
JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

JOHNSTONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 301394 / SEC#: 8-70335
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1906 Stanley Gault Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223

Mailing Address

117 San Augustine Street, Center, TX 75935

Phone Number

(936) 340-2929

Established

Texas since 12/31/2020

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DPL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLCPARENT COMPANY—
ELDRIDGE DPL HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER—
NAVEED, HASNAINFINOP7004810
PULLIAM, MICHELLE CARROLLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4013218
SMITH, ROY THOMASMANAGING PRINCIPAL2542940

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Kentucky
(11/24/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/24/2025)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2018About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2018About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2024About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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