John K. Watkins
FOCUS FINANCIAL
Minneapolis, MN 55414
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CRD#: 1285779
Professional summary
John Kyle Watkins, CFP®, who also goes by Kyle Watkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kyle Watkins
Other business activities
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1. JKW FINANCIAL, LLC. DBA RIVERFRONT GROUP POSITION: President NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 43 Main St SE, Suite 223, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Established an LLC for business succession purposes and specifically, precise division of ownership shares. 2.FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. POSITION: Owner^Statutory Agent - NATURE: Corporation^Insurance Agency - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 09/23/1993 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward St NE, Suite 5500, Minneapolis MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: Advise clients on their risk management needs using fixed annuities, fixed life , disability insurance, and long term care insurance. 3. FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. POSITION: Executive Officer NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 09/23/1993 ADDRESS: 43 Main St SE, Suite 223, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Board member where I participate Board meetings. I am the board legal liason where I have responsibility to make sure our legal documents and contracts are up to date and in order. Attend various FFN events. Support advisors on a one to one basis as their questions come up. 4.FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. POSITION: Executive Officer NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 09/23/1993 ADDRESS: 43 Main St SE, Suite 223, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Chairman where I prepare and run Board meetings. Executive Committee chair where I run the Executive committee and prepare those meetings. Member of our ad Hoc committee where we're creating our long term business continuity plan. Attend various FFN events. Support advisors on a one to one basis as their questions come up. 5. TRUSTEE POSITION: Co-Trustee NATURE: N/A INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/14/2022 ADDRESS: 45 University Ave SE, Unit 708, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Act as a co-trustee on my parents revocable living trust. This involves helping with bills, investments, utilities, and estate planning. 6. JKW FINANCIAL, LLC. DBA RIVERFRONT GROUP POSITION: Vice President NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/11/2025 ADDRESS: 43 Main St SE, Suite 223, Minneapolis MN 55414, United States DESCRIPTION: Established and LLC for business succession purposes and specifically, precise division of ownership shares.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1988
Experience
Current
August 27, 2005 - Present
FOCUS FINANCIAL
Office #1: 43 Main Street Se Suite 223, Minneapolis, MN 55414RIA
CRD#: 116140
Minneapolis, MN
Current
April 21, 1995 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 43 Main Street Se Suite 223, Minneapolis, MN 55414RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 3, 1994 - April 21, 1995
WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 31898
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past
September 30, 1993 - December 31, 1993
TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past
August 2, 1984 - December 24, 1986
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6320
Past
August 2, 1984 - October 1, 1993
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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".
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)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
Arizona(5/15/2007)
RR
California(5/10/1995)
RR
Colorado(5/4/2022)
RR
Florida(4/21/1995)
RR
Illinois(5/15/2020)
RR
Indiana(4/18/2023)
RR
Iowa(11/20/2006)
RR
Maine(1/23/2014)
RR
Maryland(1/15/2025)
RR
Michigan(11/16/2020)
RR
Minnesota(4/21/1995)
IAR
Minnesota(12/19/2013)
RR
Mississippi(10/13/2022)
RR
Missouri(10/18/2011)
RR
Montana(5/25/2021)
RR
Nebraska(9/22/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(1/15/2025)
RR
New Jersey(1/14/2016)
RR
New York(1/4/2013)
RR
North Carolina(11/14/2003)
RR
North Dakota(11/1/2022)
RR
Ohio(3/2/2017)
RR
South Dakota(4/18/2023)
RR
Texas(7/6/2017)
IAR
Texas(5/21/2019)
RR
Utah(2/1/2024)
RR
Virginia(1/24/2022)
RR
Washington(9/1/2017)
RR
Wisconsin(4/21/1995)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 631-8166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
172
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 26,057 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,262,663,508 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 |
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FOCUS FINANCIAL
CRD#: 116140Minneapolis, MN 55414TRUST BUT VERIFY
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