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Mark C. Johnson

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CRD#: 702520
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mark Christopher Johnson, who also goes by Mark Christophe Johnson, was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Mark had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mark Christophe Johnson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 23, 2012 - December 31, 2023

GROWTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130028
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 22, 2006 - January 5, 2009

SHORELINE TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 41888
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

April 16, 2004 - May 13, 2010

GROWTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130028
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

September 26, 2000 - February 21, 2006

STROME SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 29682
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

May 10, 1989 - October 2, 2000

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 23, 1982 - June 6, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

December 21, 1979 - April 30, 1982

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/22/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GS
GROWTH STRATEGIES, LLC
GROWTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 130028 / SEC#: 801-62978

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Contact information


Main Address
11835 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 640e, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 573-8504
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 39,033,347

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Company Information


GROWTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 130028

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