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Donald B. Phillips

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CRD#: 1039964
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Donald Brent Phillips, who also goes by Donald Brent Phillips Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Donald had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Donald Brent Phillips Jr

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 7, 2012 - March 26, 2018

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 29, 2012 - September 28, 2012

EAST / WEST SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 157346
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 10, 2009 - April 14, 2018

SAIGON CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151036
VALLEJO, CA
Past

June 6, 2008 - September 10, 2012

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39164
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 21, 2002 - September 10, 2012

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 1989 - August 21, 2002

ACUMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7661
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 1, 1985 - January 3, 1989

MCCLURG CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16798
Past

June 21, 1983 - September 19, 1985

BIRR, WILSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 93
Past

May 23, 1983 - April 1, 1985

BIRR, WILSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 93
Past

May 24, 1982 - May 6, 1983

JUDY & ROBINSON SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 2378

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/2/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13980 / SEC#: , 8-30097

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Terminated by SEC on 02/18/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Montgomery Street Suite 1950, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 543-8500
Established
California since 07/06/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
5

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CHIEN, ECHO CHIAPINGCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2750051
LENT, RAYMOND LAWRENCECHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD817645
DUHAN, ELIOT DANIELCCO4705354

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts31
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,671,748

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 13980

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