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Elizabeth Anne Watkins

Investment Adviser Representative at Crescent Grove Advisors

Lake Forest, ILCRD #2272542Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
33 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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Elizabeth Anne Watkins is an investment adviser representative with Crescent Grove Advisors in Lake Forest, IL, where they have been registered since 2020. They have worked in the securities industry since 1993 and have been registered with 7 firms, including Ziegler Capital Management, LLC and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Office

100 South Saunders Road, Suite 210
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Advisors at this office: 14

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 1/24/2008
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/11/1996
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 10/2/1992
Series 53
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Passed 11/20/2006
Series 4
Registered Options Principal Examination
Passed 12/26/2000
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 9/21/1998

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Crescent Grove AdvisorsCurrent
1/16/2020 – Lake Forest, IL
Ziegler Capital Management, LLC
5/9/2014 – 10/14/2019Chicago, IL
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
8/18/2014 – 3/23/2017Chicago, IL
Calamos Advisors LLC
12/12/2012 – 5/5/2014Naperville, IL
Calamos Wealth Management LLC
10/7/2011 – 12/12/2012Naperville, IL
Ziegler Lotsoff Capital Management, LLC
5/21/2010 – 9/9/2011Chicago, IL
B. C. Ziegler AND Company
4/24/2008 – 9/9/2011Chicago, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Ziegler Capital Management, LLC
    Apr 2014 – Sep 2019Chicago, IL
  2. Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc
    Apr 2014 – Sep 2019Chicago, IL
  3. Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC
    Oct 2019 – no end date reportedLake Forest, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Crescent Grove Advisors

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Individual/Family Office - minimum0.10%
  • Individual/Family Office - maximum1.25%
  • OCIO - minimum0.30%
  • OCIO - maximum0.60%

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and Institutions

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
21
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
3
Main office:
Lake Forest, IL
SEC file number:
801-79577

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Form ADV data as of March 26, 2026

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