Charles Johnson has been Managing Member of Southern Capital Advisors since November 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Charles Johnson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Freed-Hardeman University and a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Freed-Hardeman University.
Southern Capital Advisors, LLC is a Jackson, TN firm with $637M under management, 817 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Lee Johnson is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Southern Capital Advisors, and the firm's founder. He works with clients on comprehensive financial planning including investment, tax and estate planning, with a focus on business owners, high net worth professionals, physicians and corporate retirees, and also on business exit and succession planning and retirement planning. Before joining Southern Capital, he was a Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch.
Charles Johnson’s longest registration was 10 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2007–2018). Before joining Southern Capital Advisors in 2018, Charles Johnson was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
- – present · 8 yearsJackson, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 292275
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 10 yearsJackson, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.– · 3 yearsJackson, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 4161
Professional designations
Listed by Southern Capital Advisors
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Charles Johnson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from March 2018; the most recent is Texas, in April 2018.
- TennesseeSince 19 March 2018
- TexasSince 17 April 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 28 April 2003 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 4 March 2003 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Charles Lee Johnson
- CRD
- 4624837
- Firm
- Southern Capital Advisors · CRD 292275
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 3801 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, Jackson, TN 38305
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- southernadvisor.com
Where does Charles Johnson work?
Charles Johnson has been Managing Member of Southern Capital Advisors, LLC since November 2017, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Charles Johnson a financial advisor?
Yes. Charles Johnson has a current investment-adviser registration in Tennessee and Texas, through Southern Capital Advisors since March 2018.
How many years of experience does Charles Johnson have?
Charles Johnson has 23 years in the financial industry, since March 2003, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Charles Johnson passed?
Charles Johnson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2003. FINRA credited Charles Johnson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Charles Johnson work before Southern Capital Advisors?
Before Southern Capital Advisors, Charles Johnson was registered through Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., January 2004 to November 2007.
Where is Charles Johnson based?
Charles Johnson’s registered office is in Jackson, TN.
Is Charles Johnson registered with FINRA?
No. Charles Johnson has no current broker registration.
Is Charles Johnson a CFP?
Southern Capital Advisors lists Charles Johnson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Charles Johnson’s record?
Search CRD 4624837 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Charles Johnson’s full registration record.