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Preston D. Watts

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS | Financial Consultant
Hood River, OR 97031
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CRD#: 2642212
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Professional summary


Preston David Watts, who also goes by Preston D Watts, Preston Watts, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Hood River, Oregon.

Preston is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Preston has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


As a Financial Consultant, my goal is to assist clients in creating a better financial future. I have been helping individuals with financial planning and wealth management needs for more than twenty five years. In true partnership fashion, I will collaborate with you to create a personal financial plan defined by your goals and provide guidance that is clear, relevant and actionable.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Preston D Watts | Preston Watts

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Happy Trails Ministry; Not investment-related; Bend, OR; Clergy services; Minister, business owner; 5/2025; 5 hours/month; 0 hours/trading; Perform wedding services.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Education


University of Utah

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Film Studies

1995

Experience


Current

December 4, 2023 - Present

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 1309 12th St, Hood River, OR 97031Office #2: 401 Washington, The Dalles, OR 97058Office #3: 175 Se Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702Office #4: 1025 Nw Bond St, Bend, OR 97703
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17868
Hood River, OR
Current

December 4, 2023 - Present

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 1309 12th St, Hood River, OR 97031Office #2: 401 Washington, The Dalles, OR 97058Office #3: 175 Se Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702Office #4: 1025 Nw Bond St, Bend, OR 97703
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17868
Hood River, OR
Past

June 20, 2023 - December 15, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Eugene, OR
Past

June 5, 2023 - December 15, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Eugene, OR
Past

April 25, 2022 - May 9, 2023

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
TIGARD, OR
Past

April 13, 2022 - May 8, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
TIGARD, OR
Past

September 9, 2019 - March 16, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Tualatin, OR
Past

September 9, 2019 - March 16, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Tualatin, OR
Past

September 14, 2015 - September 11, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Portland, OR
Past

August 27, 2015 - September 11, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Portland, OR
Past

July 31, 2012 - August 12, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 30, 2009 - June 26, 2012

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
HARRISON, NY
Past

June 26, 2008 - November 19, 2009

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 1, 2008 - June 5, 2008

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

December 14, 2006 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

February 27, 2006 - November 9, 2006

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19899
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT
Past

September 14, 2005 - February 17, 2006

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 16, 2001 - May 23, 2005

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

June 19, 1996 - October 16, 2001

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 6, 1995 - January 1, 1996

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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".
UB
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
CENTRAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | US BANCORP | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC. | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS | FBS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17868 / SEC#: 801-68122, 8-35359

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/15/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 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.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Arizona
(12/6/2023)
RR
California
(12/6/2023)
RR
Oregon
(12/4/2023)
IAR
Oregon
(12/4/2023)
RR
Texas
(3/15/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/15/2024)
RR
Washington
(12/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UB
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
CENTRAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | US BANCORP | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC. | U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS | FBS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17868 / SEC#: 801-68122, 8-35359

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/26/2007 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/23/2007 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/15/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
60 Livingston Avenue Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Mailing Address
60 Livingston Avenue Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone number
(800) 888-4700
Established
Delaware since 02/25/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,152

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV (PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS WRAP BROCHURE) (11/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
U.S. BANCORPPARENT CORPORATION
AHMAD, MASOODSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS MANAGER7887624
BEJASA, EILEENDIRECTOR7002808
CLARK, SHANNON KEITHDIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5829700
FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR4120145
FLOUM, JOEL IRADIRECTOR2405754
LAWLOR, BETH DDIRECTOR5352662
MCCARTHY, MATTHEW RYANCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER6818984
MOLLOY, JOHN WILLIAM JR.DIRECTOR1939358
ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSONDIRECTOR2290884
SALSTROM, KYLE NORMANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, DIRECTOR5025315
STEGEMEYER, STEPHEN KYLEDIRECTOR2793064
STEINER, STEPHEN WARDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2259345
WHANG, JAMESDIRECTOR2737019

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts66,996
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 19,296,734,956

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration12

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/19/2024
Cover Page
11/21/2023

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Company Information


U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

Financial ConsultantCRD#: 17868Hood River, OR 97031

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