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Edwin Thomas Watson

Edwin T. Watson

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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CRD#: 4448255
Edwin Thomas Watson

Professional summary


Edwin Thomas Watson, CFP®, who also goes by Ted Watson, is a registered financial advisor currently at BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Edwin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Edwin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ted Watson

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.
2012-PRESENT: BAXTER CREDIT UNION/VERNON HILLS, IL/INVESTMENT RELATED/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT/MAY INVOLVE UP TO 160 HRS PER MONTH, INCLUDING MARKET HOURS. 2002-PRESENT: INSURANCE AGENT/VARIOUS UNAFFILIATED CARRIERS/VERNON HILLS, IL/INSURANCE RELATED/AGENT/MAY INVOLVE FIVE PERCENT OR LESS TIME EACH MONTH.

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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®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

July 30, 2012 - Present

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
CRD#: 164173
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

October 16, 2001 - July 5, 2011

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA

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".
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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(7/30/2012)
IAR
Louisiana
(6/5/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/20/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 932-8007
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 AND 2B 030725 (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,899
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 534,972,633

Red Flags


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Company Information


BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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