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Colin Russell Watters

Colin R. Watters

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
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CRD#: 6153524
Colin Russell Watters

Professional summary


Colin Russell Watters, CFP®, who also goes by Colin R Watters, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC located in Paramus, New Jersey.

Colin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Colin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Colin R Watters

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Colin Russell Watters's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

July 12, 2024 - Present

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 16 Arcadian Avenue, Suite C4, Paramus, NJ 07652
RIA
CRD#: 129625
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

June 1, 2017 - July 15, 2024

WATTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126339
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

September 2, 2013 - April 2, 2015

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
NEW CITY, NY
Past

June 4, 2013 - August 7, 2013

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 24795
RAMSEY, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kansas
(7/12/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/23/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/7/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 498-8898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP ADV PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,295
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,008,879,250

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/08/2024
Cover Page
11/27/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 129625Paramus, NJ 07652

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