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Craig J. Watkins
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Shingle Springs, CA 94582
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CRD#: 1228348
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Professional summary
Craig Jay Watkins is a registered financial advisor currently at USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Shingle Springs, California.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Craig has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP - CRAIG WATKINS - 4260 MOTHERLODE DR, STE 4, SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 94510. STARTED 01/2009. LIFE, HEALTH, LTC, DISABILITY INSURANCE SALES 2.BEYER PARK LLC, 3529 FOREST GLEN DR., STARTED 10/2001, MODESTO, CA 95355; OWNER/SOLE PROPRIETOR; ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY; ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS; MEET QUARTERLY. 3.SFA - 1100 ABERNATHY RD, 500 NORTHPARK BLDG STE #400, ATLANTA GA. STARTED 10/1998, RENEWAL COMMISSIONS UNDER OLD CONTRACTS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 2, 2010 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 4260 Mother Lode Dr Suite 4, Shingle Springs, CA 94582RIA
BD
CRD#: 103857
Shingle Springs, CA
Current
June 2, 2010 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 4260 Mother Lode Dr Suite 4, Shingle Springs, CA 94582RIA
BD
CRD#: 103857
Shingle Springs, CA
Past
July 21, 2004 - May 7, 2010
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 126514
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
July 21, 2004 - May 7, 2010
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 126514
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
June 19, 2002 - June 24, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10410
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
December 23, 1991 - April 2, 2001
PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past
June 17, 1985 - June 24, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
November 29, 1984 - October 19, 1992
HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4184
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".
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
IAR
Alaska(9/26/2024)
RR
Arizona(6/2/2010)
IAR
Arizona(6/16/2010)
RR
California(6/2/2010)
IAR
California(6/2/2010)
IAR
Idaho(6/22/2020)
RR
Idaho(6/27/2023)
IAR
Louisiana(4/3/2024)
RR
Louisiana(4/8/2024)
IAR
Montana(11/11/2025)
RR
Nevada(1/12/2015)
IAR
Nevada(1/12/2015)
RR
North Dakota(9/12/2019)
IAR
Ohio(3/15/2024)
IAR
Oklahoma(4/18/2024)
RR
Oregon(5/28/2014)
IAR
Oregon(5/28/2014)
IAR
South Carolina(3/27/2020)
RR
South Carolina(4/8/2020)
RR
Texas(12/11/2019)
IAR
Texas(5/19/2023)
IAR
Utah(10/14/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Mailing Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Phone number
(888) 407-8198
Established
Delaware since 07/03/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
166
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| USA FINANCIAL LLC | OWNER | |
| BACHERT, WILLIAM CLAYTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (PRIMARY)/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR | 4576698 |
| ENDERS, BRENT DAVID | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF BRENT D. ENDERS TRUST U/A DTD 06/17/2004 | 2858719 |
| MCCONNELL, JAMES CARROLL JR | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4679140 |
| MERSMAN, MARK ROBERT | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 4702400 |
| THOMASON, DAWN M | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5275125 |
| WALTERS, MICHAEL DAVID | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL D. WALTERS TRUST U/A DTD 3/13/1996 | 2580592 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,750 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 301,510,438 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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Company Information
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 103857Shingle Springs, CA 94582TRUST BUT VERIFY
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