Keith Watson has been Managing Director of Administration and Operations of Fifth Third Wealth Advisors since June 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it.
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC is a Cincinnati, OH firm with $7.8B under management, 1,498 clients and 58 advisers across 13 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Keith Watson’s longest registration was 8 years at Suntrust Investment Services, Inc. (2005–2014). Before joining Fifth Third Wealth Advisors in 2021, Keith Watson was registered through Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Suntrust Investment Services, Inc.
- – present · 5 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 313015
- Fifth Third Securities, Inc.– · 5 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 628
- Suntrust Investment Services, Inc.– · 8 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 17499
- Securian Financial Services, Inc.– · 1 yearAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 15296
Investment adviser representative registrations
Keith Watson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from September 2021; the most recent is Texas, in January 2024.
- GeorgiaSince 24 September 2021
- TexasResidentSince 4 January 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 22 March 2024 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 March 2024 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 10 July 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 June 2000 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Keith Gregary Watson
- CRD
- 4184001
- Firm
- Fifth Third Wealth Advisors · CRD 313015
- Role
- Managing Director of Administration and Operations
- Office
- 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2000
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Keith Watson work?
Keith Watson has been Managing Director of Administration and Operations of Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC since June 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Keith Watson a financial advisor?
Yes. Keith Watson has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia and Texas, through Fifth Third Wealth Advisors since September 2021.
How many years of experience does Keith Watson have?
Keith Watson has 25 years in the financial industry, since November 2000, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Keith Watson passed?
Keith Watson has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 2000. FINRA credited Keith Watson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Keith Watson work before Fifth Third Wealth Advisors?
Before Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, Keith Watson was registered through Fifth Third Securities, Inc., October 2015 to July 2021; Suntrust Investment Services, Inc., October 2005 to April 2014; Securian Financial Services, Inc., May 2004 to September 2005.
Where is Keith Watson based?
Keith Watson’s registered office is in Atlanta, GA.
Is Keith Watson registered with FINRA?
No. Keith Watson has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Keith Watson’s record?
Search CRD 4184001 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Keith Watson’s full registration record.
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