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Phillip C. Allen

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Greenville, SC 29615
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CRD#: 1337542
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Professional summary


Phillip Clifton Allen, who also goes by Phillip C Allen, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Phillip has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Phillip C Allen

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
NAME: PHILLIP ALLEN INC.; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:158 MILESTONE WAY GREENVILLE, SC 29615; NATURE:INSURANCE SALES; POSITION:OWNER; START DATE:12/13/2005; HOURS/MONTH:160; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:160; DUTIES:OWNER-INSURANCE SALES NAME:COMMON SENSE RETIREMENT PLANNING (CSRP); INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:158 MILESTONE WAY, GREENVILLE, SC 29615; NATURE:RADIO SHOW; POSITION:RADIO SHOW HOST; START DATE:PRIOR TO 2017; HOURS/MONTH:10; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:10; DUTIES: RADIO SHOW HOST

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 27, 2018 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 158 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Greenville, SC
Current

September 29, 2017 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 158 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Greenville, SC
Past

January 2, 2004 - October 6, 2017

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

February 26, 2002 - December 31, 2003

W.C. SMITH & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36865
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 22, 2001 - March 7, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

September 29, 1999 - May 9, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 28, 1997 - September 30, 1999

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

September 24, 1996 - December 31, 1996

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 8, 1996 - October 3, 1996

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36487
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 9, 1995 - May 1, 1996

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 20, 1985 - October 4, 1995

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/5/2018)
RR
Arizona
(5/28/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(11/29/2022)
RR
California
(7/11/2022)
RR
Colorado
(8/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/16/2017)
RR
Georgia
(10/30/2017)
RR
Illinois
(2/18/2022)
RR
Indiana
(2/25/2019)
RR
Maryland
(6/24/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(3/1/2018)
RR
Montana
(2/14/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(10/10/2017)
RR
Ohio
(8/25/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/8/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/5/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(10/2/2017)
IAR
South Carolina
(3/27/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(10/17/2019)
RR
Texas
(11/15/2017)
IAR
Texas
(12/14/2022)
RR
Washington
(11/7/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(12/16/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(1/14/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/27/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Greenville, SC 29615

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