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Ralph Watson

13 Years of Experience
Schaumburg, IL
Broker

Ralph Watson is a registered investment advisor, based in Schaumburg, IL, with 13 years of industry experience.

Location

1450 American Lane, 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL, 60173-2096

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Ralph is a managing partner/owner of Woodford Financial PLLC, a CPA firm offering accounting, tax, and financial planning services. He is responsible for the firm's management, tax and financial planning, tax preparation, client relationship management, and marketing Avantax business under this entity; this takes significantly more than full-time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
September 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
September 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Avantax Investment Services, INC.Broker
November 2024 - September 2025 · 10 mos
Avantax Advisory Services
September 2024 - September 2025 · 1 yr
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
October 2018 - September 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2018 - September 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos
Bb&t Securities, LLCBroker
January 2018 - September 2018 · 8 mos
Bb&t Securities, LLC
January 2018 - September 2018 · 8 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2010 - January 2018 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.
February 2010 - January 2018 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Commonwealth Financial Network
December 2008 - December 2009 · 1 yr
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
November 2008 - December 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations5 states
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