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David K. Johnston

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
American Fork, UT 84003
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CRD#: 726847
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Professional summary


David Kay Johnston is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in American Fork, Utah and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in American Fork, Utah.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Business Name: White Cap Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Address: 3325 N University Ave. Suite 150 Provo UT 84604 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: CEO Start Date: 8/10/2017 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Operate and run the businessBusiness Name: MoBuff LLC Investment Related: No Address: 67 N. Center St. American Fork UT 84003 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 11/17/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Lease to tenants

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 14, 2017 - Present

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 67 N. Center Street, American Fork, UT 84003
RIA
CRD#: 155193
American Fork, UT
Current

August 10, 2017 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 67 N. Center Street, American Fork, UT 84003
BD
CRD#: 42046
American Fork, UT
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PROVO, UT
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PROVO, UT
Past

April 21, 2003 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
PROVO, UT
Past

April 17, 2003 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
PROVO, UT
Past

April 8, 2003 - April 16, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

March 28, 2003 - April 16, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - April 11, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
PROVO, UT
Past

July 31, 1993 - April 11, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 16, 1983 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 4, 1983 - November 3, 1983

FOSTER & MARSHALL INC.

BD
CRD#: 321
Past

August 31, 1981 - October 14, 1983

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

March 23, 1981 - September 11, 1981

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600

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".
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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
Arizona
(8/10/2017)
RR
California
(8/10/2017)
RR
Colorado
(8/10/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(5/27/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/17/2024)
RR
Georgia
(3/24/2022)
RR
Idaho
(8/10/2017)
RR
Indiana
(3/24/2022)
RR
Iowa
(10/13/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(8/10/2017)
RR
Maryland
(12/13/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/10/2017)
RR
Michigan
(8/10/2017)
RR
Missouri
(3/24/2022)
RR
Nevada
(8/10/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(8/10/2017)
RR
Ohio
(8/10/2017)
RR
Oregon
(8/10/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(5/16/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2017)
RR
Utah
(8/10/2017)
IAR
Utah
(8/14/2017)
RR
Virginia
(8/10/2017)
RR
Washington
(8/10/2017)
RR
Wyoming
(8/10/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/9/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/21/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

Red Flags


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Company Information


KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193American Fork, UT 84003

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