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Neal Elliott Watson

Neal E. Watson

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
Marietta, OH 45750
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CRD#: 2762407
Neal Elliott Watson

Professional summary

Neal Elliott Watson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Marietta, Ohio.

Neal is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Neal has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1999

Experience

Current

April 11, 2023 - Present

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 326 Third Street #100, Marietta, OH 45750
RIA
CRD#: 324930
Marietta, OH
Past

July 6, 2021 - April 6, 2023

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
MARIETTA, OH
Past

August 15, 2016 - July 2, 2021

FLEMING WATSON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284072
MARIETTA, OH
Past

August 11, 2004 - August 12, 2016

MIAI, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111695
MARIETTS, OH
Past

August 11, 2004 - August 12, 2016

MAPLEWOOD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103723
MARIETTA, OH
Past

August 19, 1999 - August 12, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
MARIETTA, OH
Past

August 1, 1996 - August 12, 2004

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CF
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.

CRD#: 324930 / SEC#: 801-127499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2023 Approved)

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.

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IAR
Ohio
(4/11/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/31/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/12/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/17/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/26/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/6/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CF
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.

CRD#: 324930 / SEC#: 801-127499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
373 Timberline Parkway, Vienna, WV 26105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(304) 422-3531
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (1/27/2026)
FORM ADV APP--WRAP FEE PROGRAM (1/27/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,003
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 994,745,926

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Company Information

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 324930Marietta, OH 45750

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