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Philip M. Spencer

FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.
Carlsbad, CA
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CRD#: 1883056
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Professional summary


Philip Michael Spencer is a registered financial advisor currently at FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P. located in Carlsbad, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Carlsbad, California.

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 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 53 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) 01/30/2012: FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP - 2888 LOKER AVE E STE 317, CARLSBAD, CA 92010 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE DBA: FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LP (2) 03/03/2015: FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L P - INV REL - 2888 LOKER AVE E. STE 317, CARLSBAD , CA 92010 - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR HYBRID - START 08/14/2014 - 20 HR/MO ALL DURING SECS TRDG HRS - HOURLY OR FIXED FEE PLANNING SERVICE

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 20, 2014 - Present

FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 170281
Carlsbad, CA
Current

September 19, 2003 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

September 19, 2003 - October 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 24, 2000 - October 2, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

May 22, 2000 - October 2, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 20, 1997 - May 23, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 26, 1993 - June 17, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - December 2, 1993

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1991 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 1988 - August 19, 1991

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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.
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
Arizona
(9/19/2003)
RR
Arkansas
(1/18/2023)
RR
California
(9/19/2003)
IAR
California
(5/20/2014)
RR
Colorado
(9/2/2005)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/1/2007)
RR
Florida
(9/19/2003)
RR
Georgia
(8/15/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(9/19/2003)
RR
Idaho
(1/6/2005)
RR
Indiana
(7/3/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(2/23/2009)
RR
Maryland
(8/4/2005)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/3/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/1/2007)
RR
Nevada
(9/19/2003)
RR
New Mexico
(9/19/2003)
RR
New York
(6/22/2015)
RR
Oregon
(9/19/2003)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/10/2023)
IAR
Texas
(2/22/2018)
RR
Texas
(7/19/2018)
RR
Virginia
(8/29/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/19/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/20/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/19/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FI
FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.
FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.

CRD#: 170281 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2014 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2018 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
Carlsbad, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 930-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts125
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 27,873,289

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Company Information


FAMILY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT L.P.

CRD#: 170281Carlsbad, CA

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