Sarah C. Watson

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CRD#: 6773397

Professional summary

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Sarah Copeland Watson, who also goes by Sarah C. Strickland, was a registered financial professional .

Sarah is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2017. Sarah had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography

After working in the construction industry for over 20 years, Sarah decided to help families in the insurance industry in 2009. She quickly realized that to better serve her clients, she must take a holistic approach to their finances and enter the financial industry. “Really getting to know your clients is the only way to serve them properly.” She is passionate about helping her clients prepare for retirement and life’s unexpected events. Helping a recent widow have peace of mind as she prepared for her retirement years was all it took for Sarah to know that the financial industry isn’t just about finances. It’s about people. Sarah attended the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. She has 3 grown children and three granddaughters. She lives in North Raleigh with her husband, JD Watson and their dog, Bailey.

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Aliases

Sarah C. Strickland

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 116407

RALEIGH, NC

Past

January 10, 2019 - December 6, 2021

CARROLL FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES INC

RIA

CRD#: 105427

RALEIGH, NC

Past

March 27, 2017 - January 9, 2019

PROSPERITY CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 149414

RALEIGH, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/21/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

505 N Highway 169 Suite 900, Plymouth, MN 55441

Mailing Address

Phone number

(763) 417-1700

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,230

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEAS ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (11/13/2025)

WEAS ADV PART 2A (11/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	186,400
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 94,632,028,506

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/05/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Sarah C. Watson

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CARROLL FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES INC

PROSPERITY CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/21/2017

Current Firm

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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