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Leslie W. Watson

TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT
CHARLOTTE, NC 28209
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CRD#: 4476383
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Professional summary

Leslie Walker Watson, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by Les Watson, Leslie Walker Watson, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and APW CAPITAL, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Leslie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Leslie has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Les Watson | Leslie Walker 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.
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: 2005

CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

CPWA®

Certified Private Wealth Advisor

Start date: 2016-07-13

Expire date: 2024-09-30

Experience

Current

July 26, 2019 - Present

TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1515 Mockingbird Lane Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28209
RIA
CRD#: 168256
CHARLOTTE, NC
Current

January 11, 2019 - Present

APW CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 880, Charlotte, NC 28209
BD
CRD#: 43814
Charlotte, NC
Past

November 5, 2018 - June 27, 2019

YELLOWWOOD WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299111
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 26, 2007 - November 7, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past

October 26, 2007 - November 7, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past

April 7, 2004 - November 2, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
HUNTERSVILLE, NC
Past

January 10, 2002 - November 2, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
HUNTERSVILLE, NC

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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TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
ALLIUM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | YUVA WEALTH PLANNING | YELLOWWOOD WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | WASHINGTON PARK ADVISORS | VALDA | TRU INDEPENDENCE, LLC | TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | TACTICAL ADVISOR 13, LLC | SAMARA CAPITAL | PURE PORTFOLIOS | PACES FERRY WEALTH ADVISORS | MOTIVE WEALTH ADVISORS | MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC | JUPITER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JEPPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JADWIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | HABER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | CHIRON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 168256 / SEC#: 801-78748

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2013 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Delaware
(1/4/2022)
RR
Florida
(1/11/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2022)
RR
New York
(1/4/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/11/2019)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/26/2019)
RR
Ohio
(1/11/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(1/11/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/11/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/11/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/6/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/16/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/9/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

TI
TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
ALLIUM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | YUVA WEALTH PLANNING | YELLOWWOOD WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | WASHINGTON PARK ADVISORS | VALDA | TRU INDEPENDENCE, LLC | TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | TACTICAL ADVISOR 13, LLC | SAMARA CAPITAL | PURE PORTFOLIOS | PACES FERRY WEALTH ADVISORS | MOTIVE WEALTH ADVISORS | MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC | JUPITER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JEPPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JADWIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | HABER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | CHIRON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 168256 / SEC#: 801-78748

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2013 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
15350 Sw Sequoia Parkway Suite 250, Portland, OR 97224
Mailing Address
Phone number
(971) 371-3444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/2/2025)
YELLOWWOOD WEALTH SOLUTIONS WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/10/2025)
YELLOWWOOD WEALTH SOLUTIONS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (6/10/2025)
TIAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/25/2025)
DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR WASHINGTON PARK ADVISORS (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,261
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 575,284,516

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Company Information

TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 168256Charlotte, NC 28209

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