# Anthony Watson

> Anthony Watson is a fee-only financial advisor at Thrive Retirement Specialists in Dearborn, Michigan, who holds the CFP, CFA and RICP credentials. Anthony charges a flat fee or retainer (typically works with clients with $2,000,000 or more) and focuses on retirement planning, tax planning and flat-fee planning.

Page: https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/anthony-watson/
Built from public directory listings; last checked April 21, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Thrive Retirement Specialists
- **Based in:** Dearborn, Michigan
- **Fee model:** Flat fee or retainer
- **Fees (firm's website):** typically works with clients with $2,000,000 or more
- **Assets under management (firm):** $303.9M across 411 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CFA, RICP, MBA
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Tax planning, Flat-fee planning
- **Works with:** Pre-retirees, Retirees
- **CRD:** 5682762 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5682762)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, MI, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (2009)
- **Firm size:** 2 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://thriveretire.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anthony Watson a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Anthony Watson is listed in the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Anthony's firm.

### How does Anthony charge for financial advice?

Anthony charges a flat fee or retainer.

### How much does Anthony charge?

According to Thrive Retirement Specialists's website, checked October 28, 2026: typically works with clients with $2,000,000 or more.

### Where is Anthony Watson based?

Anthony Watson is based in Dearborn, Michigan.

### What does Anthony specialize in?

Anthony's specialties include retirement planning, tax planning and flat-fee planning. Anthony works with pre-retirees and retirees.

### What credentials does Anthony Watson hold?

Anthony Watson holds the CFP, CFA, RICP and MBA credentials.

### Is Anthony Watson registered with the SEC?

Yes. Anthony Watson is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA, MI and TX (CRD 5682762), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Thrive Retirement Specialists manage?

Thrive Retirement Specialists reports $303.9M across 411 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Anthony Watson?

Through Anthony's website, thriveretire.com.

## Sources

- XY Planning Network directory listing (https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/find-an-advisor/tony-watson-10829): XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.thriveretire.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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