John Watson II
Advisor at OSAIC
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About
John Watson II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Watson Financial Advisors, an independent financial advisory and insurance business. OSAIC is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process combining risk-tolerance assessments with advanced portfolio optimization tools and offers a wide range of investment programs and custodial platforms.
Client services
Based on OSAIC
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Pension consulting
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Fee options
Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services fixed fees from $500 to $15,000; Retirement Plan Consulting Services fixed fees from $1,000 to $100,000.
$0 - $5,500: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $5,500 - $10,000: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $10,000+: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program
Advisory Representatives may receive commissions as registered representatives or insurance agents for securities or insurance product sales outside advisory accounts.
$0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services, Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services, and Retirement Plan Consulting Services.
Account minimum: $5,500 to $10,000 depending on program Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives; often asset-based fees with wrap or non-wrap structures; fees can be up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program; fee schedules vary by program and Advisory Representative.
Location
1277 Worthington Woods Blvd
Columbus, OH 43085
Most active in
John W has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Ohio
Work history
OSAIC
2024 - Present (2 years)
Woodbury Financial Services Inc
2021 - 2024 (3 years)
VOYA Financial Advisors
2014 - 2021 (7 years)
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Other specialized services
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Is not active or affiliated with:
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Bank
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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