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Michael D Watson

Advisor at LPL Enterprise — Johns Creek, GA

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

8 years

Location

Johns Creek, GA 30097

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LPL Enterprise

Institution

Total advisors

3,100

Across 870 offices

Clients per advisor

33 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$239,757 Very Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Michael Watson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Merrill Lynch, among others. LPL Enterprise LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Client services

Based on LPL Enterprise

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Enterprise

Tax-loss harvesting

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged a flat fee as negotiated.

Commissions

Brokerage services through LPLE where commissions and trails are earned; commissions on sales of insurance products.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees typically range from $0 to $15,000 or up to $500 per hour, may be flat or hourly fees as negotiated; fees may be discounted or complimentary.

Location

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Johns Creek, GA

11300 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite 200

Johns Creek GA 30097

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

8 years of industry experience

LPL Enterprise LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2019 - 2026 • 7 years

Milwaukee, WI

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2018 - 2026 • 8 years

Atlanta, GA

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2018 - 2026 • 8 years

Milwaukee, WI

Merrill Lynch

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Atlanta, GA

Bank Of America

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Smyrna, GA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William P

Series 63, Series 65

Roswell, GA

Vickery Creek Capital Management

William Parsons III is a financial advisor with Vickery Creek Capital Management in Roswell, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2000. Parsons is also active as an independent insurance agent, collaborating with an outside consultant to offer nonproprietary insurance products. Vickery Creek Capital Management serves individual and family clients with significant investable assets, providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic investment approach focused on retirement income objectives, using diversified portfolios with bonds, equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, while emphasizing client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Established Professionals

Fredrick S

CFP®, CPA

Duluth, GA

LifeWater Wealth Management

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Female Executives Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Srinivasa Rao K

Series 65

Cumming, GA

VIVCAP LLC

Srinivasa Rao Katragadda is a financial advisor at VIVCAP LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) for three years. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Softoholic Systems, LLC, a software design and development firm he has led since 2003. VIVCAP LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, managing approximately $24.8 million across about 50 accounts. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to focus on long-term growth opportunities and offers educational seminars to the public at no charge.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Erin M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Milton, GA

MRP Advisors, LLC

Erin Martin is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at MRP Advisors, LLC. Her prior experience includes positions at MRP Capital Management, LLC, and Pgi Wealth Management. She is also the owner of MRP Capital Management, LLC, an entity used for tax purposes. MRP Advisors, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing diversified strategic and tactical asset-allocation strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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