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John S. Watson

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CRD#: 2178932
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Scott Watson, who also goes by J Scott Watson, John S Watson, Scott Watson, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


J Scott Watson | John S Watson | Scott Watson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 14, 2019 - February 28, 2023

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172278
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

February 17, 2015 - September 6, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY DISTRIBUTION, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30344
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 19, 2007 - February 18, 2015

UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.

BD
CRD#: 583
PLANO, TX
Past

November 4, 2002 - September 17, 2007

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

June 1, 1998 - January 3, 2002

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

April 29, 1996 - August 12, 1996

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 8, 1993 - June 22, 1994

KEY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 15873
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 28, 1991 - December 31, 1992

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/15/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CT
CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC
ALCHEMY SECURITIES, LLC | CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172278 / SEC#: , 8-69505

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
123 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Mailing Address
123 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Phone number
(704) 516-1836
Established
Delaware since 06/06/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CTH-ADVISORSSHAREHOLDER
EBERT, PAUL FRANCISFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL/CFO1121231
SANDERSON, MICHAEL OTTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER410294

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Company Information


CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172278

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