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Elizabeth A. Watkins

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
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CRD#: 2272542
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Professional summary


Elizabeth Anne Watkins, who also goes by Elizabeth Anne Breckel, Elizabeth Anne Eisenmenger, Elizabeth Eisenmenger, Liz Eisenmenger, is a registered financial advisor currently at CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS located in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Elizabeth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Elizabeth has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Elizabeth Anne Breckel | Elizabeth Anne Eisenmenger | Elizabeth Eisenmenger | Liz Eisenmenger

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 16, 2020 - Present

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

Office #1: 100 South Saunders Road Suite 210, Lake Forest, IL 60045
RIA
CRD#: 170912
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past

August 18, 2014 - March 23, 2017

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 18, 2014 - October 11, 2019

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 9, 2014 - October 14, 2019

ZIEGLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135622
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 12, 2012 - May 5, 2014

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105758
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

October 7, 2011 - December 12, 2012

CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143490
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

September 14, 2011 - May 5, 2014

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

May 21, 2010 - September 9, 2011

ZIEGLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135622
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 24, 2008 - September 9, 2011

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 28, 2003 - September 9, 2011

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 2, 2002 - November 26, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 23, 2002 - November 7, 2002

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

October 26, 1999 - April 12, 2002

OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42060
LISLE, IL
Past

October 21, 1993 - October 25, 1999

GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 16178
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

January 15, 1993 - September 10, 1993

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX

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".
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CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS
CARRIE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CRD#: 170912 / SEC#: 801-79577

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(1/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/24/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CG
CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS
CARRIE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CRD#: 170912 / SEC#: 801-79577

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 South Saunders Road Suite 210, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 752-0292
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts381
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,996,271,684

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Company Information


CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CRD#: 170912Lake Forest, IL 60045

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