Valmark Advisers
37yrs
Top 6% by experience in South Carolina
28yrs
Aaron Luke Watson
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
At a glance
Experience28 years (since 1998)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in South Carolina
OfficeMcCormick, SC
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cetera Investment Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- Sep 2025 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- Oct 2023 – Sep 2025Avantax Advisory ServicesPreviously
- Sep 2022 – Oct 2023Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Previously
- 2010 – 2022Avantax Advisory ServicesPreviously
Questions to ask Aaron
Tailored to Aaron’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Aaron
How do I contact Aaron?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at 310-257-7880 and ask for Aaron Luke Watson. Aaron works from the McCormick, SC office.
How long has Aaron been a financial advisor?
Aaron has been in the industry since 1998, about 28 years. Top 19% by experience in South Carolina.
What licenses does Aaron hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Aaron a fiduciary?
Aaron is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Aaron paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Aaron for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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