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Philip Allen Simonides

Philip A. Simonides

MCADAM LLC
Vienna, VA 22182
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CRD#: 1847411
Philip Allen Simonides

Professional summary


Philip Allen Simonides, CFP®, who also goes by Phil Simonides, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCADAM LLC located in Vienna, Virginia and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Vienna, Virginia.

Philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Philip has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Insurance Planning
Life Transitions
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Phil Simonides

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.
1. Name: McAdam LLC. Investment Related: Yes; Address: 8000 Towers Crescent Dr #1300, Vienna, VA 22182; Nature of Business: RIA. Duties: IAR/Financial Advisor. Provide financial advice based on the needs of clients; Start Date: 10/2014; 160 Hours: 40 hours/week during trading hours. 2. Name: McAdam Institutional Brokerage; Investment Related: Yes; Nature of the Business: Insurance Sales including Fixed Annuities; Duties: Insurance Sales; Start Date: 10/2014; Hours Per Week: As Needed. 3. Name: N/A - ALL VOLUNTEER;CHARITY AUCTIONEER; Investment Related: No; Nature of the Business: Auctioned live auctions for several charities; Start Date: 01/2015

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1994

Experience


Current

October 3, 2014 - Present

MCADAM LLC

Office #1: 8000 Towers Crescent Dr 13th Floor, Vienna, VA 22182
RIA
CRD#: 170914
Vienna, VA
Current

January 8, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 8000 Towers Crescent Drive #1300, Vienna, VA 22182
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Vienna, VA
Past

October 3, 2014 - January 7, 2025

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Vienna, VA
Past

March 17, 2011 - October 3, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
TYSONS CORNER, VA
Past

February 11, 2011 - October 3, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
TYSONS CORNER, VA
Past

April 23, 2009 - October 14, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

April 14, 2009 - October 14, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

November 2, 1999 - March 3, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
VIENNA, VA
Past

June 23, 1988 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 22, 1988 - March 3, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
VIENNA, VA

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".
ML
MCADAM LLC
ALEXANDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | RETIREUS | NONA ADVISORS, LLC | MCADAM LLC | MCADAM FA LLC | MBVM PHILADELPHIA | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNERS GROUP | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | CAUDLE MEARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2014 Approved)

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

IAR
Texas
(12/14/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(10/3/2014)
RR
Virginia
(1/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/15/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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MCADAM LLC
ALEXANDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | RETIREUS | NONA ADVISORS, LLC | MCADAM LLC | MCADAM FA LLC | MBVM PHILADELPHIA | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNERS GROUP | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | CAUDLE MEARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F-200, Radnor, PA 19087
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 614-5323
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
152

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,346
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,294,363,822

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Company Information


MCADAM LLC

CRD#: 170914Vienna, VA 22182

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