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WATTS FORM 2B - TOM WATTS

Watts Capital Partners LLC (CRD 149049), brochure dated September 8, 2026. Text extracted from the firm's SEC Form ADV Part 2 brochure.

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This brochure supplement provides information about Thomas Wynne Watts IV that supplements the Watts Capital Partners LLC brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Thomas Wynne Watts IV, Managing Partner if you did not receive Watts Capital Partners LLC’s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional information about Thomas Wynne Watts IV is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Watts Capital Partners LLC Form ADV Part 2B – Individual Disclosure Brochure for Thomas Wynne Watts IV Personal CRD Number: 2598112 Investment Adviser Representative Watts Capital Partners LLC 70 Pine Street Suite 832 New York, New York 10005 (212) 879-0954 twatts@wattscapital.com UPDATED: 09/08/2024 6 Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience Name: Born: Thomas Wynne Watts IV 1958 Education Background and Professional Designations: Education: BA Economics & German Studies, Stanford University - 1980 MBA Harvard Business School - 1984 Designations: CFA® - Chartered Financial Analyst® The Chartered Financial Analyst® program provides a comprehensive investment management foundation for portfolio and wealth managers, investment and research analysts, and professions involved in the investment decision-making process. CFA® REQUIREMENTS: o Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, as assessed by CFA institute) o Must pass three six-hour exams o Must have 48 months of qualified, professional work experience. o CFA® charter holders are also obligated to follow the CFA Code of Ethics and Standards governing professional conduct. CAIA® - Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst program provides a broad-based curriculum in alternative investments for alternative investment professionals such as risk managers, alternative investment analysts, portfolio managers, and traders. The program covers alternative investment assets classes, including real assets, hedge funds, private equity, and structured products. CAIA® REQUIREMENTS: o Bachelor’s degree o Must pass two exams with Level I using investment analytics to examine the fundamentals of each alternative asset class, and Level II applying these analytics within an asset allocation and decision-making framework. o Both levels of the CAIA program incorporate segments on ethics and professional conduct - essential components of the CAIA program. 1 CBDA – Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets SM The Certified in Blockchain and Digital AssetsSM (CBDA) designation is listed as a professional designation by FINRA and administered by the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals. The designation holders have completed an extensive educational program in blockchain and digital assets that is the first and largest of its kind. The program trains financial professionals in the analysis of digital assets, their role in investment portfolios, and their incorporation into a financial advisory practice. 2 Business Background: 2008 – Present Chairman, Watts Capital Group, LLC (holding company) Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Watts Capital Partners, LLC 2009 – 2017 Chief Executive Officer, Watts Capital, LLC 2002 - 2008 Managing Director, Cowen and Company, LLC 1997 – 2001 Managing Director, Merrill Lynch & Co. 1995 – 1997 Associate Director, Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. Item 3: Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of this advisory business. Item 4: Other Business Activities Mr. Watts is also Chairman of the holding company Watts Capital Group, LLC, which is the managing member of Watts Capital Partners, LLC. Watts Capital Group has other business activities and affiliates, none of which has conflicting business dealings with Watts Capital Partners, LLC. Item 5: Additional Compensation Other than salary, annual bonuses, regular bonuses, profit distributions and dividends, Thomas Wynne Watts IV does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or organization, in exchange for providing clients advisory services through Watts Capital Partners LLC. Item 6: Supervision 3 As the Managing Partner of Watts Capital Partners, LLC, and as majority owner through the holding company Watts Capital Group, LLC, Thomas Wynne Watts IV supervises all duties and activities. Thomas Wynne Watts IV’s contact information is on the cover page of this disclosure document. Item 7: Requirements For State Registered Advisers This disclosure is required by New York securities authorities and is provided for your use in evaluating this investment advisor representative’s suitability. A. Thomas Wynne Watts IV has NOT been involved in any of the events listed below. 1. An award or otherwise being found liable in an arbitration claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving any of the following: a) an investment or an investment-related business or activity; b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions; c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property; d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. 2. An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-regulatory organization, or administrative proceeding involving any of the following: a) an investment or an investment-related business or activity; b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions; c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking of property; d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. B. Thomas Wynne Watts IV has NOT been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time. 4