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Kevin Eugene Watts

ChFC®, CLU®
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES
TEA, SD
·CRD# 4063681·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Kevin Eugene Watts, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Tea, South Dakota. Kevin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Kevin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 44412
BD
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
January 13, 2025 - Present
MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 112630
RIA
Miller, SD
May 18, 2022 - January 9, 2025
MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 112630
BD
Miller, SD
November 29, 2001 - January 9, 2025
LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1703
BD
Des Moines, IA
February 18, 2000 - December 6, 2001

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Current Firm

VI
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: 8-50699
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064

Mailing Address

750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064

Phone Number

(605) 361-8230

Established

South Dakota since 10/03/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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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)VARIOUS INS. APPOINTMENTS:AGENT WITH WELLMARK BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, PENN TREATY NETWORK AND MUTUAL OF OMAHA 1999-PRESENT 2HRS/MO 0HRS DURING TRADING.2)RENTAL PROPERTY; INV REL;103 W 3RD ST MILLER, SD;RENTAL PROPERTY;LANDLORD/OWNER;8/2006;0 NON 0 SEC HRS;LANDLORD.3)Watts Up Inc inv Casselton ND Owner 5/2023 0noninv/inv Corporation created for Watts Ace Hardware development.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
North Dakota
(1/13/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(1/13/2025)

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2000About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2001About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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