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Joseph George Watz

CIMA®
CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL
COLUMBIA, MO
·CRD# 2968014·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Joseph George Watz, CIMA®, who also goes by Jay Watz Jr, Joseph George Watz Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL located in Columbia, Missouri. Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jay Watz Jr, Joseph George Watz Jr

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Credentials

CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL·CRD# 304146
RIA
3919 S. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
November 26, 2024 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
February 5, 2020 - September 21, 2023
BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 146711
BD
Chicago, IL
December 20, 2018 - September 24, 2019
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
BD
Columbus, OH
July 7, 2009 - December 13, 2018
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
BD
Hartford, CT
August 8, 2008 - March 31, 2009
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7927
RIA
Chicago, IL
October 6, 2006 - August 4, 2008
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7927
BD
Chicago, IL
October 6, 2006 - August 4, 2008
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
RIA
St. Louis, MO
February 3, 2005 - September 19, 2006
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
St. Louis, MO
January 7, 2005 - September 19, 2006
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
St. Louis, MO
July 25, 2000 - January 13, 2005

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Current Firm

CF
CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL

360 INTEGRATED FINANCIAL | WESCOAT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELOS STRATEGIC WEALTH | RAMOS GROUP | PHAROS PRIVATE WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MGT., LLC | LEGACY GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HOMEBROOK WEALTH | GREAT PLAINS WEALTH PARTNERS | FOUR RIVERS FINANCIAL | CONVERGENCE WEALTH | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL & TAX | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL | COMMERCIAL TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 304146 / SEC#: 801-116738
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3919 S. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203

Phone Number

(573) 818-2264

# of Employees

18

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 28 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL 2A (6/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,725

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$903,955,351

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

1. 02/24/2022 - Lake Wauwanoka Inc. (LWI) - Investment Related - PO BOX 265 Hillsboro MO 63050 - Business Owner - 3 Hours Per Month.

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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".
CF
CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL

360 INTEGRATED FINANCIAL | WESCOAT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELOS STRATEGIC WEALTH | RAMOS GROUP | PHAROS PRIVATE WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MGT., LLC | LEGACY GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HOMEBROOK WEALTH | GREAT PLAINS WEALTH PARTNERS | FOUR RIVERS FINANCIAL | CONVERGENCE WEALTH | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL & TAX | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL | COMMERCIAL TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 304146 / SEC#: 801-116738
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/3/2019 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.
IAR
Missouri
(11/26/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2024About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2001About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2000About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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