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Kristen Nicole Watson

Advisor at SYM Financial Advisors — Winona Lake, IN

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Credentials

CFP®

Experience

< 1 year

Location

Winona Lake, IN 46590

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SYM Financial Advisors

Multi-team

Total advisors

33

Across 4 offices

Clients per advisor

55 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$2,111,423 Very High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

Kristen Watson is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at SYM Financial Advisors in Winona Lake, IN. She joined the firm in 2017 after completing full-time education from 2015 to 2019. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, SEC-registered multi-team firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a top-down, tactical asset allocation approach employing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Client services

Based on SYM Financial Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on SYM Financial Advisors

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on SYM Financial Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning Project fees determined per project; 50% due at start up to $1,200, remaining 50% at completion; advance payments not to exceed $1,200

Percentage

$0+: 0.30% to 1.50% for Wealth Management (tiered based on assets under management as set forth in client advisory agreement) $0+: Up to 1.25% for Portfolio Management (generally less than or equal to 1.25%) $0+: 0.20% to 0.70% for Qualified Plan Consulting (tiered based on assets under management)

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 (minimum annual fee for Wealth Management clients with emerging wealth) Minimum fee: Wealth Management minimum annual fee generally no less than $2,500; Qualified Plan Consulting minimum annual fee generally no less than $4,000

Location

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Winona Lake, IN

801 Park Ave

Winona Lake IN 46590

Advisors at this office

29

Most active in

Indiana

Work history

< 1 year of industry experience

SYM Financial Advisors

2019 - Present • 7 years

Indianapolis, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

2019 - Present • 7 years

Indianapolis, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Winona Lake, IN

Full time education

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

West Lafayette, IN

Full time education

2015 - 2019 • 4 years

West Lafayette, IN

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jerald Y

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Jerald Yeager is a financial advisor with SYM Financial Advisors, holding 27 years of industry experience. He has been with SYM Financial Advisors since 1997. Yeager serves on the boards and investment committees of several charitable organizations, including 2nd Mile Missions, Grace College, and K21 Health Foundation. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, SEC-registered multi-team firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach implemented through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing committee oversight.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph B

CFP®

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Joseph Brown is a CFP® professional with nine years at SYM Financial Advisors and five years of industry experience in total. Prior to joining SYM Financial Advisors, he worked at ProFed Credit Union for two years. He serves as treasurer for Northeast Indiana Public Radio, providing financial advice to the charitable organization. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, multi-team SEC-registered firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard H

Series 65

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Richard Harrison is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at SYM Financial Advisors since 2013, following earlier roles at Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. and Harrington Wealth Management Co. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, SEC-registered multi-team firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, charities, and corporate entities. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation strategy implemented through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and various alternative investment vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Evan S

CFP®, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Evan Stark is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at SYM Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously at KFG Wealth Management, LLC and Korhorn Financial Group from 2015 to 2018. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, SEC-registered multi-team firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset-allocation approach using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing committee oversight.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Janae O

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Janae O'rourke is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with SYM Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Edward Jones. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, SEC-registered multi-team firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers integrated wealth management and employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation approach through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michelle H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Winona Lake, IN

SYM Financial Advisors

Michelle Hipskind is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SYM Financial Advisors since 2016. Her prior experience includes roles at Shelton Financial Group, Inc. and Commonwealth Financial Network. She serves on the board of directors for Humane Fort Wayne, a charitable organization. SYM Financial Advisors is an employee-owned, SEC-registered multi-team firm managing over $5 billion for approximately 1,800 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, qualified retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a top-down, tactical asset allocation approach using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and private alternative investments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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