James A. Watson
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.
James Adams Watson, who also goes by James A Watson, Jim Watson, was a registered financial professional .
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. James had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Aliases
Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
January 15, 2010 - June 1, 2017
MOORS & CABOT, INC.
June 1, 2009 - January 27, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
June 3, 2005 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
February 11, 2000 - January 29, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
July 7, 1995 - June 9, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MOORS & CABOT, INC.
CRD#: 594 / SEC#: 801-48726, 8-23060
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
Exams
Current Firm

MOORS & CABOT, INC.
CRD#: 594 / SEC#: 801-48726, 8-23060
Contact information
SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| EIGHTEEN NINETY PARTNERS, LLC | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BRAUN, MICHAEL CHARLES | EVP/COO/DIRECTOR | 2005370 |
| CUETARA, JOSEPH PHILIP | SVP FIXED INCOME/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 58308 |
| GARRETT, MARK DAVID | DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | 5563014 |
| HILDRETH, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER | EVP/CFO/FINOP/PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | 2386839 |
| JOYCE, DANIEL MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | 1060819 |
| KELLIHER, KATHERINE ROSE | SVP & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4146307 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,074 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,437,764,388 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 30 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/04/2023 | ||
| 01/12/2023 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
