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Howard B. Watkins
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Dallas, TX 75248
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CRD#: 1939843
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Professional summary
Howard Buford Watkins III, who also goes by Beau Watkins, is a registered financial professional currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Dallas, Texas.
Howard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Howard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 22 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Beau Watkins
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 21, 2012 - Present
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 15443 Knoll Trail Dr Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75248RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Dallas, TX
Past
June 16, 2008 - June 20, 2012
MILKIE/FERGUSON INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17606
DALLAS, TX
Past
June 13, 2008 - June 20, 2012
MILKIE/FERGUSON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17606
DALLAS, TX
Past
July 23, 2003 - June 17, 2008
FOX & COMPANY INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 18517
DALLAS, TX
Past
September 11, 1995 - December 31, 1997
RETIREMENT INVESTMENT GROUP
BD
CRD#: 7421
HOUSTON, TX
Past
February 16, 1995 - April 21, 1995
JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 2, 1994 - February 13, 1995
BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
February 1, 1994 - May 3, 1994
DICKINSON & CO.
BD
CRD#: 689
DES MOINES, IA
Past
August 7, 1993 - January 28, 1994
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past
June 20, 1989 - April 10, 1992
DUNMAN RESOURCES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16799
TORRANCE, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BF
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Arkansas(6/6/2019)
RR
California(8/12/2022)
RR
Florida(6/21/2012)
RR
Georgia(5/20/2019)
RR
Maryland(12/1/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(6/21/2012)
RR
Texas(7/6/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BF
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 11340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340
Phone number
(319) 447-5700
Established
Iowa since 03/13/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
100
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | 100% OWNER | |
| BERTHEL, THOMAS JOSEPH | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 823289 |
| CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY KAREN EARLY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2527036 |
| CHRISTOFFERSON, ANDREW JAMES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT | 3248381 |
| DAVENPORT, SHELLEY RAE | VICE PRESIDENT LEGAL & REGULATORY MATTERS | 2131376 |
| HOHN, JAMES RALPH | VICE PRESIDENT/TECHNOLOGY | 5413776 |
| MEEHAN, DANIEL GERARD | VICE PRESIDENT RECRUITING | 2264556 |
| MURPHY, RICHARD MAURICE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4893748 |
| NOETHEN, BRITTANY MICHELLE | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 2610543 |
| RUPP, BRIAN MICHAEL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER | 6721718 |
| SCHAUL, JOANNA MARIE | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER/SECRETARY | 4947759 |
| SWARTZENDRUBER, PAIGE NICHOLE | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 4575768 |
| WILCOX, RANDY AUSTIN | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE/OSJ MANAGER | 4346998 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,408 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 798,130,823 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 27 |
| Arbitration | 15 |
| Bond | 1 |
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Company Information
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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