Craig Watanabe
Craig Watanabe is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, based in La Canada, CA, with 43 years of industry experience. Craig is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 11 more. Their firm serves 5,322 clients with $4.6B in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.00% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.85% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.85% |
| $3.0M - $4.0M | 0.70% |
| $4.0M - $5.0M | 0.70% |
| $5M+ | 0.50% |
Advisory fees are negotiable and maximum annual rates are capped at 2.00% across most platforms. Certain platforms include additional strategy fees ranging from 0.15% to 0.75%.
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Location
La Canada, CA
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Craig is an insurance agent selling non-variable insurance since 2017, dedicating minimal time during business hours. He also works as a compliance consultant for RIA Compliance Firm, LLC and Willow Creek Compliance Consulting, spending about 10-20% of his time on these activities.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Dfpg Investments, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Dfpg Investments, LLC
American Financial Network Advisory Services, LLC
Pension Architects Advisory Group, LLC
United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited PartnerBroker
Nrp Advisors, INC.
Penniall & Associates
Penniall & Associates, INC.
Nrp Financial, INC.Broker
Nrp Financial, INC.
Myclearing.com, LLCBroker
Western International Securities
Western International Securities, INC.Broker
Baraban Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations4 states
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