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Charles W. Johnson

CRD#: 826553
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Charles Walter Johnson

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.

Charles Walter Johnson, who also goes by Chuck Johnson, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Charles had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, PC, Series 7, Series 53, Series 12, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chuck 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

January 31, 2014 - March 2, 2026

COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149758
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 23, 2001 - January 31, 2014

JVB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104412
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 24, 2001 - June 20, 2001

INTL CUSTODY & CLEARING SOLUTIONS INC.

BD
CRD#: 23952
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 14, 1999 - April 27, 2001

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 3, 1994 - November 16, 1999

JWGENESIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33832
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 30, 1990 - January 3, 1994

JW GENESIS CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6631
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 11, 1984 - August 2, 1990

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 19, 1978 - December 27, 1984

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

September 26, 1978 - February 9, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

September 1, 1976 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 4/3/1987
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/27/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/8/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 5/16/1981
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


C&
COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC
C & CO/PRINCERIDGE GROUP LLC | VINSONFORBES & CO. LLC | THE PRINCERIDGE GROUP LLC | J.V.B. FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC | C & CO/PRINCERIDGE LLC

CRD#: 149758 / SEC#: , 8-68186

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 Columbus Circle 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
3 Columbus Circle 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(646) 792-5600
Established
Delaware since 12/05/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
J.V.B. FINANCIAL GROUP HOLDINGS, LP.SOLE MEMBER
BRAFMAN, LESTER RAYMONDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1895749
BURKLIN, STEPHAN GEORGEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1808970
LISTMAN, DOUGLASCFO5894307
VACCA, KATHARINE ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1821586

Disclosures


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Company Information


COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 149758

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