Watts grew up in Pensacola, FL and attended the University of Georgia completing a BBA in International Business in three years. He then attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University while also taking MBA night classes at Samford University. He obtained hisJD/MBA in 3 years. 

After graduate school, he started working in the Trust Department at SunTrust Wealth Management assisting Trust Officers with High Net Worth relationships. After 2 years, he transitioned to a licensed Client Advisor role while working with the same clients advising them on the platform of solutions offered by the wealth management department which included brokerage, life insurance, financial planning and capital markets. 

In 2009, Watts moved to the Private Bank of Wells Fargo as a Private Banker and continued to advise High Net Worth Clients with an emphasis on lending, investment management, and financial planning. After two years in the private bank, he decided to move to the Private Client Group of Wells Fargo Advisors and began managing investments for clients and charitable organizations. 

In late 2021, Watts moved to Atticus Wealth Management. This move has been terrific for his clients as well as his work/life balance. He is looking forward to growing into his new role at Atticus Wealth Management.