Michael Johnson has been Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Member of Flagstone Financial Management since September 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Michael Johnson holds a B.S. in Business Administration, Major: Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law.
Flagstone Financial Management, LLC is a Lincoln, NE firm with $468M under management, 353 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Michael T. Johnson is Founder, Shareholder & Senior Wealth Advisor of Flagstone Financial Management. After graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1999 and practicing at a private firm, he became in-house counsel and compliance director for a regional investment firm. He then moved into a financial planning role, and Flagstone was founded to address gaps in traditional investment management and financial planning.
Michael Johnson’s longest registration is the current one, 9 years at Flagstone Financial Management since 2016. Before joining Flagstone Financial Management in 2016, Michael Johnson was registered through Executive Wealth Management and LPL Financial LLC.
- – present · 9 yearsLincoln, NE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 285484
- Executive Wealth Management– · 1 yearLincoln, NE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281667
- LPL Financial LLC– · 5 yearsLincoln, NE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Smith Hayes Advisers Inc– · 5 yearsLincoln, NE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110776
Professional designations
Listed by Flagstone Financial Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Johnson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in December 2016.
- NebraskaSince 21 December 2016
- TexasSince 20 December 2016
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 26 February 2003 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 5 September 2002 |
| Series 53 | Municipal Securities Principal Examination | 16 August 2002 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 22 March 2002 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 27 February 2002 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Municipal Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Tate Johnson
- CRD
- 2754467
- Firm
- Flagstone Financial Management · CRD 285484
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Member
- Office
- 5801 HIDCOTE DR. STE 100, Lincoln, NE 68516
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- flagstonefm.com
Where does Michael Johnson work?
Michael Johnson has been Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Member of Flagstone Financial Management, LLC since September 2016, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Johnson a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Johnson has a current investment-adviser registration in Nebraska and Texas, through Flagstone Financial Management since December 2016.
How many years of experience does Michael Johnson have?
Michael Johnson has 24 years in the financial industry, since February 2002, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Johnson passed?
Michael Johnson has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 24, Series 53, Series 66 and Series 4. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 2002. FINRA credited Michael Johnson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Johnson work before Flagstone Financial Management?
Before Flagstone Financial Management, Michael Johnson was registered through LPL Financial LLC, August 2010 to February 2016; Smith Hayes Advisers Inc, January 2005 to August 2010.
Where is Michael Johnson based?
Michael Johnson’s registered office is in Lincoln, NE.
Is Michael Johnson registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Johnson has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Johnson a CFP?
Flagstone Financial Management lists Michael Johnson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Johnson’s record?
Search CRD 2754467 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Johnson’s full registration record.