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Marion Watkins

Advisor at LPL Enterprise

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Location

Cambridge, NY 12816

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

25 years

About

Marion Watkins is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, Watkins worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as a trustee and power of attorney for several family trusts and estates. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s approach includes model portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, with discretionary implementation through wrap programs and third-party asset management programs.

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

General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Enterprise

Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services as negotiated with the IAR.

Project-based

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

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range from $0 to $15,000 or up to $500 per hour, negotiable and may be discounted or complimentary.

Location

55 East Main Street

Cambridge, NY 12816

Most active in

New York · Texas

Work history

LPL Enterprise

2024 - Present (2 years)

Prudential Insurance Company of America

2001 - Present (25 years)

Pruco Securities, LLC.

2001 - 2024 (23 years)

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