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John M. Townsend

TAMAR SECURITIES
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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CRD#: 7319756
JT

Professional summary

John Michael Townsend, who also goes by John Michael Townsend, John Townsend, is a registered financial advisor currently at TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC located in Woodland Hills, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

John Michael Townsend | John Townsend

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.
I currently hold a life and health insurance license, 0 hours will be spent on this activity

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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

April 30, 2025 - Present

TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 22466 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
RIA
CRD#: 153991
Woodland Hills, CA
Past

December 6, 2021 - April 25, 2025

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 199
ENCINO, CA
Past

December 6, 2021 - April 25, 2025

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
ENCINO, CA
Past

June 23, 2021 - October 21, 2021

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
PASADENA, CA
Past

June 22, 2021 - October 21, 2021

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 16, 2021 - June 23, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 7, 2021 - June 23, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
LOS ANGELES, CA

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".
TS
TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC
911 FINANCIAL SERVICES | TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC | TAMAR INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | FIREFIGHTERS UNITED FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 153991 / SEC#: 801-71532

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2010 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(4/30/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/10/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/7/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/3/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

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TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC
911 FINANCIAL SERVICES | TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC | TAMAR INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | FIREFIGHTERS UNITED FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 153991 / SEC#: 801-71532

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2010 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
22466 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 914-7460
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC TAM WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC FIP WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC MVS WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC TAV WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC TAF WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts6,262
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,302,372,142

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Company Information

TAMAR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 153991Woodland Hills, CA 91364

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