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Philip Martin Watson

Advisor at Philip M. Watson, Financial Advisor — Franklin, TN

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Credentials

CFP®

Experience

22 years

Location

Franklin, TN 37064

Philip M. Watson, Financial Advisor

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

55 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$0 Very Low

HNW client ratio

0% Low

About

Philip Watson is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has operated Philip M. Watson Financial Advisors in Franklin, TN since 2001. The firm serves middle-income individuals and families by providing holistic financial planning and investment advisory services focused on tax, estate, retirement, risk management, and small business needs. Philip M. Watson Financial Advisors operates as a fee-only independent firm that does not sell insurance or accept commissions on product recommendations.

Client services

Based on Philip M. Watson, Financial Advisor

Financial planning

Expertise

Based on Philip M. Watson, Financial Advisor

General retirement planning

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Fee options

Fixed

Project Retainer services typically flat-fee based; Financial Review flat fee up to $3,500 (up to $1,500 for net worth less than $100,000); $350 charge for amended tax returns

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for specific project requests

Other

Fee-only: Open Retainer initial year fees: $5,000 - $10,000 annually; Renewal years: $3,000 - $8,000 annually; Project Retainer and Financial Review fees as flat or hourly fees

Location

Franklin, TN

400 Sugartree Lane, Suite 300

Franklin TN 37064

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Tennessee

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Philip M. Watson/Financial Advisors

2001 - Present • 25 years

Franklin, TN

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Franklin, TN

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Series 66

Franklin, TN

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CFA®

Franklin, TN

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Franklin, TN

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Tax-loss harvesting
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Blair G

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Franklin, TN

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Series 65

College Grove, TN

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