Samuel T. Watson

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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CRD#: 7258788

Professional summary

Samuel Thomas Watson is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Samuel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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FINANCIAL SECURITY GROUP, INC.; INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 477 VIKING DRIVE, STE 305, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23452; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE SALES, FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES; POSITION: AGENT; START DATE: 08/09/2021; APPROX. HRS PER MO: 120; APRROX HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 120; DUTIES: PREPARE QUOTES AND APPLICATIONS FOR LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE, PREPARE FINANCIAL PLANS & PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 9, 2021 - Present

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

Office #1: 477 Viking Drive Suite 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

RIA

CRD#: 110746

Virginia Beach, VA

Current

July 15, 2020 - Present

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 477 Viking Drive Suite 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

CRD#: 43000

Virginia Beach, VA

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".

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

CRD#: 110746 / SEC#: 801-54496

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1997 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.

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.

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IAR

Virginia
(8/9/2021)

Virginia
(10/7/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/16/2021

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/9/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 7/15/2020

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/13/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

CRD#: 110746 / SEC#: 801-54496

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1997 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

477 Viking Drive Suite 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Mailing Address

Phone number

(757) 431-1414

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY, INC. PART 2A BROCHURE 09262024 (9/30/2024)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,904
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,570,635,977

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Samuel T. Watson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Samuel Thomas Watson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/16/2021

Series 65

Date: 8/9/2021

Series 6TO

Date: 7/15/2020

SIE

Date: 6/13/2020

FINRA

Current Firm

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY INC

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