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Scott Philips Bown

CFP®
CRD# 2236735·Registered 1992 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Scott is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Scott Philips Bown, CFP®, who also goes by Scott Bown, was a registered financial advisor. Scott was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1992 - 2026. Scott had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Other Aliases

Scott Bown

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

ADVICEONLYPast·CRD# 334039
RIA
Bethel Park, PA
April 15, 2025 - May 5, 2026
ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLCPast·CRD# 305353
RIA
Glenmore, PA
December 16, 2021 - November 7, 2023
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.Past·CRD# 106715
RIA
Malvern, PA
September 11, 2020 - December 13, 2021
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 7452
BD
Malvern, PA
September 21, 2012 - December 13, 2021
WADDELL & REEDPast·CRD# 866
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
September 23, 2011 - August 15, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
July 7, 2009 - January 22, 2010
UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INCPast·CRD# 39062
RIA
Charleston, WV
July 16, 2007 - June 10, 2009
UNITED BROKERAGE SERVICES, INCPast·CRD# 39062
BD
Charleston, WV
July 16, 2007 - June 10, 2009
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 13787
RIA
Waynesboro, VA
October 2, 2006 - August 1, 2007
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 13787
BD
Waynesboro, VA
October 2, 2006 - August 1, 2007
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 6363
RIA
Bridgeville, PA
December 4, 2003 - March 2, 2005
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 19, 1992 - March 2, 2005
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 19, 1992 - March 2, 2005
AMERICAN EXPRESS SERVICE CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 10518
BD
Minneapolis, MN
July 15, 1993 - December 31, 1994

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Current Firm

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ADVICEONLY

ADVICE ONLY | OPEN BOOK FINANCIAL PLANNING | DIVERSO ADVISORS | CENTS OF JOY FINANCIAL PLANNING | ADVICEONLY | ADVICE ONLY, PBC

CRD#: 334039 / SEC#: 801-135290
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/6/2026 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (3/11/2026 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/2/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/9/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1455 Frazee Rd, Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone Number

(619) 374-2261

# of Employees

6

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 15 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2026)

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Other business activities

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Generationally Prepared / Not Investment Related / Glenmoore, PA / Educational / Owner / Aug 2020 / 25 hrs per month / 0 hours during trading hours

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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".
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ADVICEONLY

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CRD#: 334039 / SEC#: 801-135290
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/6/2026 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (3/11/2026 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/2/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/9/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2003About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1992About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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