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Kenneth R. Watson

VICUS CAPITAL
MIAMI, FL 33176
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CRD#: 1186521
KW

Professional summary


Kenneth Roy Watson JR is a registered financial advisor currently at VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Miami, Florida and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Miami, Florida.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT WATSON FINANCIAL LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH FOR 1HR/WK SINCE 1986 2.2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VICUS CAPITAL INC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL PLANNING, ASSET MANAGEMENT AND 3RD PARTY MONEY MANAGEMENT 3.DBA WATSON FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 1998, RR, IAR, APX 40 HOURS PER WEEK, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES,

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 1, 2015 - Present

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 10715 Sw 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
RIA
CRD#: 116021
MIAMI, FL
Current

April 9, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 10715 Sw 104th St, Miami, FL 33176
RIA
CRD#: 105644
MIAMI, FL
Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10715 Sw 104th St, Miami, FL 33176
BD
CRD#: 13572
Miami, FL
Past

May 3, 2016 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 9, 2000 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 2000 - June 6, 2000

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1986 - June 2, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(6/20/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Florida
(4/1/2015)
RR
Montana
(8/29/2024)
RR
New York
(9/3/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/22/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/31/2015)
IAR
Texas
(6/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Miami, FL 33176

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