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Anthony Robert Watson

Anthony Robert Watson

CFP®
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
ROYAL OAK, MI
·CRD# 5682762·17 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee | Retainer

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Social Security & Medicare Planning

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...

Other Aliases

Anthony Watson, Tony Watson

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Contact Information

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2019

Years of Experience

17 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS·CRD# 310289
RIA
220 S. Main St., Suite 321, Royal Oak, MI 48067
September 14, 2020 - Present
ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC·CRD# 305353
RIA
Dearborn, MI
October 11, 2021 - April 18, 2022
LIBERTY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 107774
RIA
Troy, MI
November 3, 2015 - November 16, 2020
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
Grosse Pointe, MI
July 2, 2009 - June 12, 2012

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Current Firm

THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS

THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS | THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS L.L.C.

CRD#: 310289 / SEC#: 801-129197
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (1/17/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (12/25/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/18/2023 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

220 S. Main St., Suite 321, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone Number

(833) 217-9613

# of Employees

2

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TRS ADV PART 2A/2B (3/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

411

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$303,880,397

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

Anthony Robert Watson is currently employed as the Secretary/Treasurer at Sovereignty Holdings, Inc (d/b/a Al's Quick Lube). This activity accounts for approximately 5% of his time and no time during trading hours. Anthony Robert Watson provides consulting services as a Portfolio Management and Investments Consultant at Portfolio Solutions, LLC. This activity accounts for less than 5% of his time during trading hours. Thrive Retirement Specialists, LLC; Investment-Related; Dearborn, Michigan; Investment Adviser; Investment Adviser Representative; July 2020; Approx. 150 hours/month; Approx. 150 hours/month during trading hours; Provide investment advice and/or financial planning.

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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 | THRIVE RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS L.L.C.

CRD#: 310289 / SEC#: 801-129197
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (1/17/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (12/25/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (12/18/2023 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
California
(4/21/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(9/14/2020)
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2009About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2009About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Anthony

  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Social Security & Medicare Planning

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