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John Joseph Watson Jr.

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Arroyo Grande, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,461

Across 2,966 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

John Watson Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 1989. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Arroyo Grande, CA

1615 Oak Hill Rd.

Arroyo Grande CA 93420

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Alabama · California

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Arroyo Grande, CA

Raymond James Financial Services, inc.

1989 - Present • 37 years

Arroyo Grande, CA

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Series 66

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PFS™

Arroyo Grande, CA

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Series 66, Series 65

Arroyo Grande, CA

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Series 63, Series 65

San Luis Obispo, CA

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