Corey A. Johnson
Item 2 — Educational Background and Business Experience
Education
- Indiana University Master in Business Administration; Master in Finance — 2017
- California State University B.A. in Business Administration — 2009
Business Background
- Shorebird, LLC Investment Adviser Representative & Chief Compliance Officer — January 2018 to Present
- Finch, PC Co-Founder & Chief Analyzer — May 2015 to Present
- General Atomics Financial Analyst — February 2011 to January 2017
- Alan Investments, LLC Analyst — September 2009 to February 2011
Item 3 — Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events that could be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4 — Other Business Activities
Mr. Johnson is co-owner and Chief Analyzer for Finch, PC, a finance and accounting company for businesses, churches, and nonprofits. He spends approximately 40 hours per week on this activity. This service pays him fees or commissions that are separate from the adviser fees outlined in Item 5 of the firm's Form ADV Part 2A.
This is a conflict of interest because it creates a financial incentive to recommend this service to the firm's clients. However, Mr. Johnson attempts to mitigate any conflicts of interest to the best of his ability by placing the client's interests ahead of his own through his fiduciary duty and by informing clients they are never obligated to purchase recommended services through him.
Item 5 — Additional Compensation
Mr. Johnson does not receive any additional compensation.
Item 6 — Supervision
Mr. Johnson is the sole principal and Chief Compliance Officer of the firm. As a result, he has no internal supervision placed over him. He is however bound by the firm's Code of Ethics and written policies and procedures. He can be reached at (951) 216-9355.
Item 7 — Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Arbitration or Civil, Self-Regulatory Organization or Administrative Proceedings
Mr. Johnson has not been the subject of any arbitration, civil, self-regulatory organization, or administrative finding.
Bankruptcy History
Mr. Johnson has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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