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Keith R. Watts

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CRD#: 2747305
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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.

Keith Randall Watts, who also goes by Keith R Watts, Keith Watts, was a registered financial professional .

Keith is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Keith had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Keith R Watts | Keith Watts

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 17, 2023 - October 1, 2024

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

March 19, 2018 - February 23, 2023

CP INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 24029
Dallas, TX
Past

June 17, 2015 - March 8, 2018

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 2014 - June 11, 2015

HATTERAS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP

RIA
CRD#: 170628
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 28, 2014 - June 11, 2015

HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143365
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 25, 2014 - July 31, 2014

HATTERAS INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128703
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 27, 2013 - February 3, 2014

TRUE NORTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116048
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 10, 2012 - April 15, 2013

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 9, 2011 - September 5, 2012

DESTRA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 148299
BOZEMAN, MT
Past

April 6, 2010 - May 11, 2011

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 2005 - April 5, 2010

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 12, 2003 - March 2, 2004

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

June 14, 2001 - December 31, 2002

MAM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41140
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 19, 2000 - April 30, 2001

SCUDDER WEISEL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104088
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 11, 1996 - April 17, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/3/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CF
CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 19850 / SEC#: , 8-37854

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


Main Address
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
Mailing Address
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
Phone number
(630) 245-7200
Established
Delaware since 09/15/2004
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#
CALAMOS INVESTMENTS LLCSOLE MEMBER/MANAGER
KOUDOUNIS, JOHN SPIROPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1878118
DUFRESNE, DANIEL LEOEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2852606
HELMETAG, CHRISTIAN ALLANPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5282700
HELMETAG, CHRISTIAN ALLANFINANCIAL OPERATION PRINCIPAL5282700
KILEY, THOMAS PATRICKSVP CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER2869770
KILEY, THOMAS PATRICKPRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER2869770
OJALA, ERIK DONALDGENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY4758365
SINKER, JACQUELINE ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1471593

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Company Information


CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 19850

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