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Jacob Andrew Watts

Jacob A. Watts

LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66211
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CRD#: 5154497
Jacob Andrew Watts

Professional summary


Jacob Andrew Watts, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Jacob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Jacob has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography


With years of experience under his belt, Jacob joined Legacy’s team of experts back in 2017. Shortly after Jacob became a principal partner of Legacy Financial Strategies, LLC. His credentials include: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ APMA® (Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor) CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor) Series 66 Securities License Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas Most weekends, Jacob can be found working in his garden, playing golf, or spending time with his wife and two daughters. Schedule your initial conversation here.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Corporate Executives
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

April 6, 2017 - Present

LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 5400 Colllege Blvd. Ste. A, Overland Park, KS 66211
RIA
CRD#: 283553
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 12, 2008 - April 3, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

November 21, 2008 - April 3, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 19, 2006 - November 21, 2008

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
LENEXA, KS

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".
LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC
LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC
LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 283553 / SEC#: 801-107930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kansas
(4/6/2017)
IAR
Texas
(12/21/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/11/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC
LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC
LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 283553 / SEC#: 801-107930

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5400 Colllege Blvd. Ste. A, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 403-0600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC PART 2A (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,014
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 806,094,432

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Company Information


LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

LEGACY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 283553Overland Park, KS 66211

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