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Philip B. Earnest

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES
Memphis (shelby), TN 38138-7424
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CRD#: 2028008
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Professional summary


Philip Brown Earnest, who also goes by Philip Brown Earnest, Philip Earnest, is a registered financial professional currently at SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP. located in Memphis (shelby), Tennessee.

Philip is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Philip has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Philip Brown Earnest | Philip Earnest

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 28, 2024 - Present

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 300, Memphis (shelby), TN 38138-7424
BD
CRD#: 6950
Memphis (shelby), TN
Past

June 17, 2021 - December 7, 2023

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 15647
Birmingham, AL
Past

January 23, 2020 - June 2, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 23, 2010 - September 17, 2019

FNBB CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132091
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 12, 2008 - January 14, 2010

NEXITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 144048
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 24, 2000 - October 1, 2007

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17870
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 17, 1997 - October 1, 2007

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17870
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 19, 1997 - April 13, 1998

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 4, 1994 - February 7, 1995

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 19, 1991 - March 11, 1992

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(2/28/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/28/2024)
RR
Georgia
(4/18/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(3/1/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(3/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/10/2000
Uniform Combined State 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
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.
A. DUNCAN WILLIAMS, INC. | SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP. | DUNCAN-WILLIAMS, INC. | DUNCAN-WILLIAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 6950 / SEC#: 801-68820, 8-18971

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 300, Memphis, TN 38138
Mailing Address
6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 300, Memphis (shelby), TN 38138-7424
Phone number
(901) 260-6800
Established
Tennessee since 03/31/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SOUTHSTATE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
BONONNO, JOSEPH KEMPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7437632
CHERRY, JAMES CROWELLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2870353
HODGES, STUART LEESVP, PRESIDENT7370566
HOWARD, HEATHER DIANECORPORATE SECRETARY/COMPLIANCE OFFICER4349745
TUCKER, KIMBERLY SHAYOPERATIONS MANAGER - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7370391

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration1

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Company Information


SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 6950Memphis (shelby), TN 38138-7424

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