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Connor B. Watson

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING
Austin, TX 78731
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CRD#: 7790659
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Professional summary

Connor Benjamin Watson is a registered financial professional currently at FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC located in Austin, Texas.

Connor is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Connor has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 82TO exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

August 11, 2023 - Present

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

Office #1: 7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731
BD
CRD#: 172021
Austin, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Texas
(8/18/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/18/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/11/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 8/4/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC
FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

CRD#: 172021 / SEC#: , 8-69495

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731
Mailing Address
7600 N Capital Of Texas Highway Building B, Suite 345, Austin, TX 78731
Phone number
(512) 477-3280
Established
Texas since 01/01/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS STRATEGIES PARTNERS, LLCOWNER
HELLER, JEFFREY PHILIPFINOP, PFO, POO3139370
SANDLIN, JAMES OLIVERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4428785
VALDEZ, FRANK GARYPRESIDENT4998611

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Company Information

FOCUS STRATEGIES MERCHANT BANKING, LLC

CRD#: 172021Austin, TX 78731

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