BJ
Benjamin A. Johnson
KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Manhattan, KS 66502
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CRD#: 7604790
BJ
Professional summary
Benjamin Amel Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES located in Manhattan, Kansas and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Keating Financial Advisory Services. Investment Related. At Registered Location. RIA. IAR. 7/2025. 150. 150. Financial advising and related aspects of investing and planning 2) Fixed Insurance; Investment Related. At Registered Location; Fixed/Traditional Insurance. Agent. 07/2022. 10. 10. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s) 3) JJD Ventures. Non-Investment Related. 1808 Limestone Rd Clay Center, KS 67432. Manufacturing Company. Owner. 05/2024. 40. 5. Owner of a small manufacturing company. I help with the finances and high-level management decisions. We have a full staff and a separate President that handles all of the day-to-day management and decisions. 4) Keating & Associates. Non-Investment Related. At Registered Location. Insurance Agency. Agent. 05/1981. 20. 20. Financial Advisor, non-variable insurance
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 4, 2023 - Present
KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Office #1: 1011 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502RIA
CRD#: 142772
Manhattan, KS
Current
August 20, 2025 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207Office #2: 1011 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past
December 12, 2022 - July 1, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
Manhattan, KS
Past
November 11, 2022 - July 1, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
MANHATTAN, KS
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KF
KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
CONVERSE TEAM | WEDDLE TEAM | STEADFAST WEALTH GROUP | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH ADVISORS | PISCES WEALTH TEAM | KEATING KC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES | KEATING & ASSOCIATES | HILLSIDE WEALTH | FIRESIDE WEALTH PLANNING SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 142772 / SEC#: 801-126770
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2015 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2021 Terminated)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
IAR
Kansas(1/4/2023)
RR
Kansas(8/20/2025)
RR
Missouri(8/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee(8/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/11/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
KF
KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
CONVERSE TEAM | WEDDLE TEAM | STEADFAST WEALTH GROUP | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH ADVISORS | PISCES WEALTH TEAM | KEATING KC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES | KEATING & ASSOCIATES | HILLSIDE WEALTH | FIRESIDE WEALTH PLANNING SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 142772 / SEC#: 801-126770
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2015 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2021 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1011 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
Mailing Address
Phone number
(785) 537-0366
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
65
SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 250 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 330,000,000 |
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CRD#: 142772Manhattan, KS 66502TRUST BUT VERIFY
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