Michael D. Watson
Professional summary
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Michael Don Watson was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 1, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
December 6, 2010 - November 1, 2012
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
November 30, 1981 - November 1, 2012
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
May 5, 1980 - December 22, 1981
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
August 22, 1979 - June 8, 1980
UNIVERSAL HERITAGE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION
May 20, 1977 - September 23, 1979
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
May 20, 1977 - September 23, 1979
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
May 20, 1977 - September 23, 1979
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 1
Date: 5/16/1977
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,107,860 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 390,042,864,529 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | ||
| 08/21/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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