Craig R. Watkins

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS

Issaquah, WA 98027

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CRD#: 5926821

Professional summary

Craig Ryan Watkins, who also goes by Craig Ryan Watkins, Craig R Watkins, Craig Watkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Issaquah, Washington.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Craig has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Craig Ryan Watkins | Craig R Watkins | Craig Watkins

Other business activities

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PNC Capital Advisors; Investment related, Registered Investment Advisor, Offer Investment management products and services to clients

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 12, 2024 - Present

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 485 Rainier Blvd North Suite 103, Issaquah, WA 98027

RIA

CRD#: 139780

Issaquah, WA

Past

January 7, 2022 - January 2, 2024

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 151829

Bellevue, WA

Past

January 7, 2022 - January 2, 2024

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 15647

Bellevue, WA

Past

January 9, 2020 - October 7, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

Seattle, WA

Past

September 25, 2019 - October 7, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 1, 2017 - August 21, 2019

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 18353

NEWARK, NJ

Past

April 1, 2013 - August 15, 2015

CONOVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 118393

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

March 14, 2013 - January 19, 2017

CONOVER SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 17129

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

June 28, 2012 - March 13, 2013

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3866

TACOMA, WA

Past

June 28, 2012 - March 13, 2013

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3866

TACOMA, WA

Past

September 16, 2011 - May 7, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

SEATTLE, WA

Past

July 14, 2011 - May 7, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

SEATTLE, WA

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".

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139780 / SEC#: 801-66336

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2006 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

Alaska
(2/2/2024)

IAR

California
(1/17/2024)

IAR

Oregon
(1/15/2024)

IAR

Washington
(1/12/2024)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/8/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/15/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139780 / SEC#: 801-66336

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2006 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

485 Rainier Blvd North Suite 103, Issaquah, WA 98027

Mailing Address

Phone number

+1 (800) 717-6180

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HCA ADV PART 2A - IMPLEMENTED SOLUTIONS (1/29/2025)

HCA ADV PART 2A - INVESTMENT CONSULTING (1/29/2025)

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Craig R. Watkins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Craig Ryan Watkins's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CONOVER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CONOVER SECURITIES CORPORATION

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/8/2020

Series 66

Date: 9/15/2011

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2011

Current Firm

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

HIGHLAND CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

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