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Robert S. Watson

FORGE FINANCIAL
Edmond, OK 73013
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CRD#: 7021894
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Professional summary


Robert Scott Watson, who also goes by Scott Watson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORGE FINANCIAL located in Edmond, Oklahoma and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Robert has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott Watson

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.
1. 1/2/2019 - BCW JANITORIAL SERVICES INC - Not Investment Related - 33302 Waco Rd Shawnee, Ok 74801 - Outside/W-2 Employment - Started 02/01/2018 - 15 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 10% - Buff floors at a manufacturing facility. 2. 01/09/2024 - Forge Financial Services LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 02/12/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month/7 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Forge Financial Services, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 2/2020. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 01/09/2024 - Forge Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Started 02/12/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 4. 01/10/2024 - FORGE FINANCIAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/09/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/40 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2020 - Present

FORGE FINANCIAL

Office #1: 2901 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK 73013
RIA
CRD#: 306480
Edmond, OK
Current

January 14, 2019 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 2901 S Bryant Ave, Edmond, OK 73013-6167
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Edmond, OK
Past

March 21, 2019 - September 21, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC

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".
FF
FORGE FINANCIAL
FORGE FINANCIAL | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 306480 / SEC#: 801-117938

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 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.
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
(8/31/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(7/18/2023)
RR
California
(6/11/2020)
RR
Colorado
(10/7/2019)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2020)
RR
Idaho
(10/26/2022)
RR
Indiana
(1/14/2023)
RR
Iowa
(7/10/2023)
RR
Kansas
(7/6/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(6/30/2022)
RR
Maryland
(7/25/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(9/23/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/31/2020)
RR
New York
(6/24/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(5/11/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/20/2019)
IAR
Oklahoma
(1/15/2020)
RR
Texas
(10/29/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/15/2020)
RR
Virginia
(10/5/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/20/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/12/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORGE FINANCIAL
FORGE FINANCIAL | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SHAW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 306480 / SEC#: 801-117938

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2901 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK 73013
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 340-1600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,594
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,201,557,311

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Company Information


FORGE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 306480Edmond, OK 73013

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