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William C. Johnston

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CRD#: 847238
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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.

William Cogswell Johnston, who also goes by Bill Johnston, was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. William had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bill Johnston

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 14, 2005 - December 31, 2019

BAYON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134298
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

March 31, 1981 - August 28, 1991

SBC WARBURG DILLON READ INC.

BD
CRD#: 1650
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 7, 1980 - May 13, 1981

BLYTH EASTMAN PAINE WEBBER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8166
Past

January 31, 1980 - April 13, 1981

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

January 3, 1978 - January 31, 1980

BLYTH EASTMAN DILLON & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6361

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/17/1977
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BC
BAYON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BAYON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134298 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Palm Beach, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees

Documents


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Company Information


BAYON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134298

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