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Nicholas A. Watson

FNC SECURITIES
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
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CRD#: 5683648
NW

Professional summary

Nicholas Alexander Watson is a registered financial professional currently at FNC SECURITIES, LLC located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Nicholas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Nicholas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 12, 2013 - Present

FNC SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4050 Garden View Drive Suite 103, Grand Forks, ND 58201Office #2: 4050 Garden View Drive Suite 103, Grand Forks, ND 58201
BD
CRD#: 165646
GRAND FORKS, ND
Past

August 16, 2010 - October 14, 2013

ALERUS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 35947
GRAND FORKS, ND

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Arizona
(12/7/2018)
RR
California
(12/7/2018)
RR
Colorado
(12/7/2018)
RR
Florida
(12/7/2018)
RR
Illinois
(12/3/2013)
RR
Indiana
(11/6/2013)
RR
Iowa
(10/14/2013)
RR
Kansas
(12/7/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(12/7/2018)
RR
Maryland
(12/7/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/7/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(10/14/2013)
RR
Missouri
(12/7/2018)
RR
Montana
(12/7/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(12/7/2018)
RR
New York
(12/7/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(8/14/2013)
RR
Ohio
(8/28/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/7/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(12/7/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(8/23/2013)
RR
Texas
(12/7/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/29/2013)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/15/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 5/19/2025
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 11/2/2021
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/18/2010
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/12/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 11/26/2018
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/2011
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FNC SECURITIES, LLC
FNC AG STOCK, LLC | FNC SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 165646 / SEC#: , 8-69177

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
4050 Garden View Drive Suite 103, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Mailing Address
4050 Garden View Drive Suite 103, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone number
(701) 780-2828
Established
Delaware since 08/13/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (23 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FARMERS NATIONAL COMPANYSHAREHOLDER
DALEY, CHACE WILLIAMMANAGING MANAGER8144498
JANSSEN, MICHAELMANAGING MANAGER8075643
KELLEY, THOMASMANAGING MANAGER8075631
LONGTIN, TERRY LYNNMANAGING MANAGER6125016
WATSON, NICHOLAS ALEXANDERPRES, CCO, MANAGING MANAGER, FINOP5683648

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Company Information

FNC SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 165646Grand Forks, ND 58201

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