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Craig Scott Phillips

Craig Scott Phillips

AIF®, CFP®
CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP
DUNEDIN, FL
·CRD# 2066182·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Craig Scott Phillips, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP located in Dunedin, Florida. Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Craig has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Income Management
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Insurance Planning
  • Investment Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1992

Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP·CRD# 167790
RIA
963 Highland Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
May 31, 2013 - Present
CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP·CRD# 167790
RIA
Clearwater, FL
May 31, 2013 - December 31, 2016
CASCADE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 119030
BD
Clearwater, FL
December 12, 2005 - December 31, 2012
CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP·CRD# 113085
RIA
Clearwater, FL
July 12, 2001 - June 7, 2013
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
BD
Clearwater, FL
April 1, 1991 - March 10, 2006
PW SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 6775
BD
July 11, 1990 - April 1, 1991

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Current Firm

C1
CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP | CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 167790 / SEC#: 801-78052
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2013 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

963 Highland Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698

Phone Number

(727) 450-2301

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLIENT 1ST WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

924

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$511,486,971

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025Cover PageReport
09/11/2024Cover PageReport
08/07/2024Cover PageReport
12/18/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1.CLIENT 1ST ADVISORS, INC. 611 DRUID RD E #707-CLEARWATER FL 33756, INVEST-RELATED:YES. RIA (SEC) & FINANCIAL PLANNING. MANAGING PARTNER. 12/98 (RIA 6/01). APPROX 50+ HRS/MTH. 27 HRS DURING TRADING HRS. 2.INDEPENDENT INS AGENT/FIXED INS SALES, 611 DRUID RD E.#707,CLEARWATER FL 33758. INVEST-RELATED:YES. FIXED & VARIABLE INS SALES. AGENT OR GENERAL AGENT. 1990. APPROX 10 HRS/MTH. 10 HRS DURING TRADING. INS PROGRAM ANALYSIS,RECOMMENDATIONS & SALES. 3.NUCCI IRREVOCABLE TRUST; BUSINESS RELATED; 4502 OLD ORCHARD DRIVE, TAMPA FLORIDA 33618; IRREVOCABLE TRUST; TRUSTEE; 7/31/2012; <1 HOUR/MONTH; <1 DURING BUSINESS HOURS; 4.Autism Inspired Academy; Not investment related;11225 US 19 N Clearwater, FL. 33764; School for autistic students; Chairman Board of Directors; 1/1/2023; less than 4 hours; 0 hours on academy during trading hours. Duties: Chair Board meetings, promote the school in the community, attend events (fundraisers, graduation, etc.)

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP | CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 167790 / SEC#: 801-78052
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2013 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.
IAR
Florida
(5/31/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1990About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1996About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Craig

  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Income Management
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Insurance Planning
  • Investment Planning

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