Brian Johnson has been an investment adviser representative at Monarch Wealth Strategies since November 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Brian Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.
Monarch Wealth Strategies is a Santa Barbara, CA firm with $463M under management, 396 clients and 7 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Brian Johnson is Investment Manager & Wealth Advisor of Monarch Wealth Strategies. He constructs, implements, and maintains customized investment portfolios for individual and institutional clients, and he leads the firm's investment committee meetings. Since Monarch's launch in 2008, he has been part of the firm, advancing to his current position as Investment Manager.
Brian Johnson’s longest registration was 11 years at LPL Financial LLC (2009–2020). Before joining Monarch Wealth Strategies in 2018, Brian Johnson was registered through LPL Financial LLC.
- Monarch Wealth StrategiesCurrent– present · 7 yearsSanta Barbara, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 136029
- LPL Financial LLC– · 11 yearsSanta Maria, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
Professional designations
Listed by Monarch Wealth Strategies
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Brian Johnson is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since November 2018.
- CaliforniaSince 27 November 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 6 February 2009 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 2 December 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Brian Thomas Johnson
- CRD
- 5617309
- Firm
- Monarch Wealth Strategies · CRD 136029
- Office
- 222 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 208, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- mwsus.com
Where does Brian Johnson work?
Brian Johnson is an investment adviser representative registered through Monarch Wealth Strategies since November 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Brian Johnson a financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Johnson has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Monarch Wealth Strategies since November 2018.
How many years of experience does Brian Johnson have?
Brian Johnson has 17 years in the financial industry, since December 2008, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Brian Johnson passed?
Brian Johnson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2008. FINRA credited Brian Johnson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Brian Johnson based?
Brian Johnson’s registered office is in Santa Barbara, CA.
Is Brian Johnson registered with FINRA?
No. Brian Johnson has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Brian Johnson’s record?
Search CRD 5617309 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian Johnson’s full registration record.
