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William R. Watson

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CRD#: 2490004
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Professional summary

William Robert Watson was a registered financial advisor .

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. William had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Experience

Past

January 8, 2001 - November 8, 2006

ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104177
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 23, 1998 - October 2, 2000

INCAP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25401
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 21, 1991 - December 31, 2025

SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 104855
WINSTON SALEM, NC

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(12/31/2000)
IAR
Virginia
(5/17/1994)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/22/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/22/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

UF
ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 104177 / SEC#: , 8-52643

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

Main Address
225 Pictoria Drive Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Mailing Address
225 Pictoria Drive Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Phone number
(513) 587-3400
Established
Ohio since 05/31/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ULTIMUS FUND SOLUTIONS, LLCOWNER
EVANS, GREGORY ASHTONFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4850219
GUERETTE, KEVIN MICHAELPRESIDENT2960114
PRESTON, STEPHEN LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AML OFFICER2217795

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Company Information

ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 104177

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