Joseph Watz has been an investment adviser representative at Convergence Financial since November 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Convergence Financial, LLC is a Columbia, MO firm with $904M under management, 2,714 clients and 13 advisers across 15 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Joseph Watz’s longest registration is the current one, 1 year at Convergence Financial since 2024. Before joining Convergence Financial in 2024, Joseph Watz was registered through Northern Trust Securities, Inc and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.
- Convergence FinancialCurrent– present · 1 yearColumbia, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 304146
- Northern Trust Securities, Inc– · 1 yearChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7927
- Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.– · 1 yearSt. Louis, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16361
Investment adviser representative registrations
Joseph Watz is registered as an investment adviser representative in Missouri, since November 2024.
- MissouriSince 26 November 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 20 November 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 2 February 2005 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 23 February 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 24 July 2000 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Joseph George Watz
- CRD
- 2968014
- Firm
- Convergence Financial · CRD 304146
- Office
- 3919 S. PROVIDENCE ROAD, Columbia, MO 65203
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Joseph Watz work?
Joseph Watz is an investment adviser representative registered through Convergence Financial, LLC since November 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Joseph Watz a financial advisor?
Yes. Joseph Watz has a current investment-adviser registration in Missouri, through Convergence Financial since November 2024.
How many years of experience does Joseph Watz have?
Joseph Watz has 24 years in the financial industry, since June 2002, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Joseph Watz passed?
Joseph Watz has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2000. FINRA credited Joseph Watz with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Joseph Watz work before Convergence Financial?
Before Convergence Financial, Joseph Watz was registered through Northern Trust Securities, Inc, October 2006 to August 2008; Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., February 2005 to September 2006.
Where is Joseph Watz based?
Joseph Watz’s registered office is in Columbia, MO.
Is Joseph Watz registered with FINRA?
No. Joseph Watz has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Joseph Watz’s record?
Search CRD 2968014 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joseph Watz’s full registration record.
