Johann Kroll has been Chief Compliance Officer/Managing Member of Oceanside Advisors since January 2014, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Johann Kroll holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Ohio State University.
Oceanside Advisors LLC is a Mount Pleasant, SC firm with $191M under management, 253 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Johann Kroll is Founder of Oceanside Advisors. Kroll founded the firm in 2012, and it became a registered investment advisor in 2014. Kroll has over 20 years of personal investing experience and previously held positions at Visionary Insurance Advocates, LLC and provided consulting services to Gradient Investments, LLC.
- Oceanside Advisors LLCCurrent– present · 12 yearsMount Pleasant, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 170307
Professional designations
Listed by Oceanside Advisors
- CFA
- CFP
Investment adviser representative registrations
Johann Kroll is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from April 2014; the most recent is Texas, in April 2023.
- South CarolinaSince 1 April 2014
- TexasSince 19 April 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 23 December 2013 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Johann Robert Kroll
- CRD
- 6297173
- Firm
- Oceanside Advisors · CRD 170307
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer/Managing Member
- Office
- 235 MAGRATH DARBY BLVD., SUITE 150, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- oceansideadvisors.com
Where does Johann Kroll work?
Johann Kroll has been Chief Compliance Officer/Managing Member of Oceanside Advisors LLC since January 2014, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Johann Kroll a financial advisor?
Yes. Johann Kroll has a current investment-adviser registration in South Carolina and Texas, through Oceanside Advisors since April 2014.
How many years of experience does Johann Kroll have?
Johann Kroll has 12 years in the financial industry, since March 2014, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Johann Kroll passed?
Johann Kroll passed the Series 65 in December 2013.
Where is Johann Kroll based?
Johann Kroll’s registered office is in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Is Johann Kroll registered with FINRA?
No. Johann Kroll has no current broker registration.
Is Johann Kroll a CFP?
Oceanside Advisors lists Johann Kroll with the CFP credential (“CFP”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Johann Kroll a CFA charterholder?
Oceanside Advisors lists Johann Kroll with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Johann Kroll’s record?
Search CRD 6297173 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Johann Kroll’s full registration record.

