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Philip A. Goldstein

1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
Clark's Summit, PA 18411-1056
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CRD#: 1031460
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Philip Alan Goldstein1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

Professional summary


Philip Alan Goldstein, who also goes by Phil Goldstein, Philip A Goldstein, is a registered financial advisor currently at 1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, INC. located in Clark's Summit, Pennsylvania.

Philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Philip has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 15, Series 5, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Phil Goldstein | Philip A Goldstein

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 6, 2016 - Present

1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, INC.

Office #1: 116 North State Street 1st Floor, Clark's Summit, PA 18411-1056
RIA
CRD#: 283072
Clark's Summit, PA
Past

April 14, 2016 - August 11, 2025

VERE GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 154312
Clark's Summit, PA
Past

June 6, 2011 - February 14, 2014

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
CLARK'S SUMMIT, PA
Past

June 3, 2011 - February 14, 2014

KALOS MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133025
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
Past

March 17, 2011 - July 7, 2011

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
Past

March 7, 2011 - July 7, 2011

WFG ADVISORS, LP

RIA
CRD#: 125073
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
Past

October 8, 2004 - March 8, 2011

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
CLARK'S SUMMIT, PA
Past

October 6, 2004 - March 8, 2011

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CLARK'S SUMMIT, PA
Past

February 25, 2002 - September 29, 2004

MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35039
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 21, 1995 - February 22, 2002

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

July 24, 1993 - April 24, 1995

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1982 - July 15, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/6/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 3/7/1983
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 5/5/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


1F
1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, INC.
1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, INC. | SOCIAL SECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | PENNSYLVANIA 1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | PENNSYLVANIA 1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COLLEGE PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | BIRIATRIC SOLUTIONS FOR LIFE | 1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, INC. | 1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, L.P. | 1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, INC. OF PENNSYLVANIA

CRD#: 283072 / SEC#:

Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/10/2022 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2021 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2022 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
116 North State Street 1st Floor, Clark's Summit, PA 18411-1056
Mailing Address
Phone number
(570) 585-6100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 782,150

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Company Information


1ST FINANCIAL INVESTMENT, INC.

CRD#: 283072Clark's Summit, PA 18411-1056

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