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Chad L. Burch

PHILLIPS FINANCIAL
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
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CRD#: 1867503
CB

Professional summary

Chad Lee Burch, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at PHILLIPS FINANCIAL located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Chad has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

ChFC®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

August 6, 2004 - Present

PHILLIPS FINANCIAL

Office #1: 6920 Pointe Inverness Way Suite 230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
RIA
CRD#: 131344
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 25, 2004 - September 30, 2004

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39543
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 25, 2004 - May 16, 2011

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 19, 2002 - May 26, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
FT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 4, 1988 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

November 4, 1988 - May 26, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 4, 1988 - May 26, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PF
PHILLIPS FINANCIAL
PHILLIPS FINANCIAL | PHILLIPS FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHILLIPS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 131344 / SEC#: 801-63343

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2004 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(8/6/2004)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/29/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/3/1988
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PF
PHILLIPS FINANCIAL
PHILLIPS FINANCIAL | PHILLIPS FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHILLIPS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 131344 / SEC#: 801-63343

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2004 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
6920 Pointe Inverness Way Suite 230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Mailing Address
Phone number
(260) 420-7732
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
31

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PFM ADV PART 2A (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,084
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,214,893,239

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/30/2023
Cover Page
Report
01/03/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PHILLIPS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 131344Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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