Marc Johnston has been an investment adviser representative at Bedminster since March 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Marc Johnston holds a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University.
Bedminster L.L.C. is a Bluffton, SC firm with $199M under management, 190 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Marc L. Johnston is Wealth Advisor at The Bedminster Group, with over 25 years of investment, financial planning and portfolio management experience. Before relocating to South Carolina in 2023, he was a money market mutual fund portfolio manager with RE Advisers Corp., the investment group of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, during a 20-year career there. In that role he also provided shareholders and plan participants with financial education, planning and portfolio construction services.
Marc Johnston’s longest registration was 19 years at Re Advisers Corporation (2001–2021). Before joining Bedminster in 2023, Marc Johnston was registered through Re Advisers Corporation.
- The Bedminster GroupCurrent– present · 3 yearsBluffton, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 118794
- Re Advisers Corporation– · 19 yearsArlington, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109845
Professional designations
Listed by Bedminster
- CFP®
- ChFC®
- CAIA℠
Investment adviser representative registrations
Marc Johnston is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. Each was approved in March 2023.
- South CarolinaSince 2 March 2023
- TexasResidentSince 2 March 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 November 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 24 October 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 16 December 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 25 October 1996 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 22 October 1996 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Marc Lucas Johnston
- CRD
- 2786668
- Firm
- Bedminster · CRD 118794
- Office
- 36 WILLIAM POPE DR STE 201, Bluffton, SC 29909
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- thebedminstergroup.com
Where does Marc Johnston work?
Marc Johnston is an investment adviser representative registered through Bedminster L.L.C. since March 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Marc Johnston a financial advisor?
Yes. Marc Johnston has a current investment-adviser registration in South Carolina and Texas, through Bedminster since March 2023.
How many years of experience does Marc Johnston have?
Marc Johnston has 28 years in the financial industry, since October 1998, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Marc Johnston passed?
Marc Johnston has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, Series 65 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in October 1996. FINRA credited Marc Johnston with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Marc Johnston work before Bedminster?
Before Bedminster, Marc Johnston was registered through Re Advisers Corporation, November 2001 to May 2021.
Where is Marc Johnston based?
Marc Johnston’s registered office is in Bluffton, SC.
Is Marc Johnston registered with FINRA?
No. Marc Johnston has no current broker registration.
Is Marc Johnston a CFP?
Bedminster lists Marc Johnston with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Marc Johnston’s record?
Search CRD 2786668 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Marc Johnston’s full registration record.
