Anthony R. Watson
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
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CRD#: 5682762
Professional summary
Anthony Robert Watson, CFP®, who also goes by Anthony Watson, Tony Watson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS located in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Anthony has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
Core Areas of Focus
Fixed Fee (Subscription
Retainer
etc.)
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Plan Investment Advice
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules
Biography
We exist because the wealth management industry, with its sea of salespeople, inexperienced advisors, and narrow focus on investments, often leaves retirees in less than optimal retirement situations by failing to account for the Big Five Retirement Risks™ and all retirement assets, tools and tactics that may be available. As a result, many people end up sacrificing higher potential quality of life during retirement, and this is something we are committed to changing. Our approach is advanced, our client-adviser relationships are collaborative, and our mission to help you make the most of your one and only retirement is focused.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Social Security Planning
Retirement Income Management
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Anthony Watson | Tony Watson
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2019
Experience
Current
September 14, 2020 - Present
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
Office #1: 220 S. Main St., Suite 321, Royal Oak, MI 48067RIA
CRD#: 310289
ROYAL OAK, MI
Past
October 11, 2021 - April 18, 2022
ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC
RIA
CRD#: 305353
Dearborn, MI
Past
November 3, 2015 - November 16, 2020
LIBERTY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107774
Troy, MI
Past
July 2, 2009 - June 12, 2012
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
GROSSE POINTE, MI
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".
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS | THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS L.L.C.
CRD#: 310289 / SEC#: 801-129197
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2023 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2024 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/25/2023 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2023 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
California(4/21/2023)
IAR
Michigan(9/14/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/28/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS | THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS L.L.C.
CRD#: 310289 / SEC#: 801-129197
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2023 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2024 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/25/2023 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2023 Terminated)PREMIUM
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Contact information
Main Address
Dearborn, MI
Mailing Address
Phone number
(833) 217-9613
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2
SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 335 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 209,524,228 |
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