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Colin Russell Watters

Colin R. Watters

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
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CRD#: 6153524
Colin Russell Watters
Colin Russell WattersCETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

Professional summary

Colin Russell Watters, CFP®, who also goes by Colin R Watters, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS located in Paramus, New Jersey.

Colin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Colin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Colin R Watters

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2017

Experience

Current

July 12, 2024 - Present

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

Office #1: 16 Arcadian Avenue, Suite C4, Paramus, NJ 07652
RIA
CRD#: 129625
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

June 1, 2017 - July 15, 2024

WATTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126339
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

September 2, 2013 - April 2, 2015

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
NEW CITY, NY
Past

June 4, 2013 - August 7, 2013

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 24795
RAMSEY, NJ

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".
CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 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
Kansas
(7/12/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/23/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/12/2024)

Exams

What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/7/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/2/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 6/3/2013
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 498-8898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
78

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS AUGUST 2026 (9/1/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts14,107
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,164,758,846

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/19/2026
Cover Page
Report
11/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/08/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CRD#: 129625Paramus, NJ 07652

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