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John Lawrence Counahan

Investment Adviser Representative at Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Charlotte, NCCRD #6730594Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
9 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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John Lawrence Counahan is an investment adviser representative with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 2017 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Federated Global Investment Management Corp. and MDT Advisers, A Division of Federated MDTA LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Office

333 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Advisors at this office: 244

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois
Broker:
53 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 5/11/2017
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/6/2017

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Nuveen Securities, LLCCurrent
7/25/2023 – Charlotte, NC
Nuveen Asset Management, LLCCurrent
7/25/2023 – Chicago, IL
Federated Global Investment Management Corp.
8/13/2021 – 6/29/2023Pittsburgh, PA
MDT Advisers, A Division OF Federated MDTA LLC
7/26/2017 – 6/29/2023Pittsburgh, PA
Federated Investment Counseling
7/18/2017 – 6/29/2023Pittsburgh, PA
Federated Securities Corp.
7/18/2017 – 6/29/2023Pittsburgh, PA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Federated Securities Corp
    Nov 2016 – Jun 2023Pittsburgh, PA
  2. Federated Hermes, Inc.
    Nov 2016 – Jun 2023Pittsburgh, PA
  3. Unemployed/Relocation
    Jun 2016 – Nov 2016Pittsburgh, PA
  4. MDT Advisers, A Division OF Federated MDTA LLC
    Jul 2017 – Jun 2023Boston, MA
  5. Federated Global Investment Management Corp
    Jul 2017 – Jun 2023New York, NY
  6. Federated Investment Counseling
    Jul 2017 – Jun 2023Pittsburgh, PA
  7. Nuveen Securities, LLC
    Jul 2023 – no end date reportedCharlotte, NC
  8. Nuveen Asset Management LLC
    Jul 2023 – no end date reportedChicago, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
Firm account minimum
$100,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsInvestment CompaniesPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
261
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
15
Main office:
Chicago, IL
SEC file number:
801-71957

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Form ADV data as of March 24, 2026

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