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Eric S. Wathen

PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Novi, MI 48375
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CRD#: 5396167
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Professional summary

Eric Scott Wathen is a registered financial advisor currently at PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Novi, Michigan.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 18, 2025 - Present

PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 39555 Orchard Hill Place Ste 139, Novi, MI 48375
RIA
CRD#: 106976
Novi, MI
Past

May 28, 2015 - February 6, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Past

May 13, 2015 - February 6, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Past

January 18, 2008 - May 22, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PI
PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | SEGER ELVEKROG INC

CRD#: 106976 / SEC#: 801-16412

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/1981 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.

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IAR
Michigan
(5/18/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/8/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/27/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/6/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/17/2008
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PI
PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | SEGER ELVEKROG INC

CRD#: 106976 / SEC#: 801-16412

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/1981 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
39555 Orchard Hill Place Ste 139, Novi, MI 48375
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 380-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 2025 ADV PART II (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts349
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,231,074,215

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Company Information

PROVIDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 106976Novi, MI 48375

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