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Robert B. Watson

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
MARIETTA, GA
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CRD#: 4486005
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Professional summary

Robert Brian Watson, CFP®, CLU®, who also goes by R Brian Watson, Brian Watson, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Marietta, Georgia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

R Brian Watson | Brian 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: 2018

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

April 7, 2022 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 35 Old Canton Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RIA
CRD#: 283330
MARIETTA, GA
Current

April 7, 2022 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 35 Old Canton Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009
BD
CRD#: 42046
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

December 22, 2014 - April 13, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MARIETTA, GA
Past

November 24, 2014 - April 13, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MARIETTA, GA
Past

December 10, 2013 - November 5, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 15, 2012 - November 5, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ATLANTA, GA

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".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 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
Arkansas
(4/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/7/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/7/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(4/8/2022)
RR
Michigan
(2/3/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/7/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(4/7/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/7/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/7/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/7/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/27/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/22/2012
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: 12/22/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/14/2012
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Marietta, GA

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