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CFP

Brian Earl Watson

26 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
15 advisors
Number of Clients
727 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.9M average
Assets Under Management
$2.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$2M

Consulting fees (financial planning) are negotiable based on complexity. Investment advisory fees for Private Client Accounts (PCA) are based on a percentage of assets under management, as shown in the fee ranges below. Fees are billed quarterly in advance. Fees may be negotiable or waived under certain circumstances, such as related accounts. Market Value of Client Asset Annual Fee Range: $1 to $2,000,000: 0.90 – 1.00% $2,000,001 to $5,000,000: 0.60 – 0.80% $5,000,001 to $10,000,000: 0.45 – 0.55% $10,000,001 to $20,000,000: 0.40 – 0.45% $20,000,001 to $50,000,000: 0.35 – 0.40% $50,000,001 to $100,000,000: 0.30 – 0.35% Over $100,000,000: 0.25 – 0.30% If a client utilizes a Third Party Money Manager, the client agrees to pay an annual fee based on a percentage of the total assets held in that client’s account. The advisory fee charged to the client by the Third Party Money Manager and/or the IAR contracted to offer their advisory services will not exceed these established percentages: Avg. Account Balance Total Annual Fee Cap $50,000 to $1,000,000: 2.15% $1,000,001 to $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,001 and above: 1.50%

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningBusiness Owners
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Advisor Information

Office location

2700-A NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
June 2025
Pending
Civil
June 2025
Pending
Other Business Activities

Brian is a partner and owner of Park Place Partnership, managing an office building since 2013, dedicating minimal time. He is also Vice President of Gainesville Soccer Alliance, an uncompensated, non-investment related role, taking minimal time. Brian is also a partner and 21% owner of Koss Olinger Consulting, a wealth management firm.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC.
September 2000 - Present · 25 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Valmark Securities, INC.Broker
February 1999 - February 2025 · 26 yrs
State Registrations2 states
FLSC
Advisor
Exams
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