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Edwin Thomas Watson

Edwin Thomas Watson

CFP®
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS
VERNON HILLS, IL
·CRD# 4448255·25 years experience

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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Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ted Watson

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007

Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 164173
RIA
300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
July 30, 2012 - Present
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION·CRD# 10465
BD
Glen Allen, VA
October 16, 2001 - July 5, 2011

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Current Firm

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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Phone Number

(847) 932-8007

# of Employees

17

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 22 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BCU WEALTH WRAP BROCHURE 090226 (9/2/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,051

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$653,584,277

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Other business activities

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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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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".
BW
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

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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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2001About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2001About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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