Skip Johnson has been an investment adviser representative at Tailwinds Wealth since January 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Tailwinds Wealth, LLC is a Vadnais Heights, MN firm with $193M under management, 268 clients and 7 advisers across 8 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Skip Johnson is Partner & Advisor of Tailwinds Wealth. Over more than fifteen years, he has helped families navigate retirement. His experience includes co-founding and leading Great Waters Financial, launching a private real estate investment platform, and serving on advisory boards for businesses and nonprofits.
Skip Johnson’s longest registration was 6 years at Advisornet Wealth Management (2015–2021). Before joining Tailwinds Wealth in 2026, Skip Johnson was registered through Advisornet Wealth Management and Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc.
- Tailwinds Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · under a yearMaplewood , MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 322924
- Advisornet Wealth Management– · 6 yearsRichfield, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113074
- Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc.– · 1 yearNew Hope, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 146616
Professional designations
Listed by Tailwinds Wealth
- Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Skip Johnson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since January 2026.
- MinnesotaSince 14 January 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 15 December 2025 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Skip Gordon Johnson
- CRD
- 6272637
- Firm
- Tailwinds Wealth · CRD 322924
- Office
- Maplewood , MN
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2018
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- tailwindswealth.com
Where does Skip Johnson work?
Skip Johnson is an investment adviser representative registered through Tailwinds Wealth, LLC since January 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Skip Johnson a financial advisor?
Yes. Skip Johnson has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through Tailwinds Wealth since January 2026.
How many years of experience does Skip Johnson have?
Skip Johnson has 8 years in the financial industry, since May 2018, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Skip Johnson passed?
Skip Johnson passed the Series 65 in December 2025.
Where did Skip Johnson work before Tailwinds Wealth?
Before Tailwinds Wealth, Skip Johnson was registered through Advisornet Wealth Management, June 2015 to July 2021; Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc., November 2013 to November 2015.
Where is Skip Johnson based?
Skip Johnson’s registered office is in Maplewood , MN.
Is Skip Johnson registered with FINRA?
No. Skip Johnson has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Skip Johnson’s record?
Search CRD 6272637 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Skip Johnson’s full registration record.
