Cetera Investment Advisers
42yrs
Top advisor by experience in Vernon Hills
25yrs
Based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Edwin Watson is a financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. Edwin has been with BCU Wealth Advisors since 2012. Edwin holds the CFP® designation.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?More experience than 73% of advisors at BCU Wealth Advisors
Office300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$751,246
Advisors at the firm15
States licensed ?1 state
Services through BCU Wealth Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2012 – nowBCU Wealth Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
Contact Edwin
(847) 932-8007BCU Wealth Advisors main office 300 N. Milwaukee AvenueVernon Hills, IL 60061Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Edwin
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- 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 Edwin
How do I contact Edwin?
Call BCU Wealth Advisors at (847) 932-8007 and ask for Edwin Watson. Edwin works from the Vernon Hills, IL office.
How long has Edwin been a financial advisor?
Edwin has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. More experience than 73% of advisors at BCU Wealth Advisors.
What licenses does Edwin hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Edwin a fiduciary?
Edwin is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Edwin paid?
BCU Wealth Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Edwin for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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