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David J. Phillips

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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CRD#: 2255649
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Professional summary


David J Phillips, who also goes by David Jonathan Phillips, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 2 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Jonathan Phillips

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 11/29/2017 - Zuk Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Advisor - Start Date 10/7/2009 - 160 Hours Per Month / 160 Hours During Trading. 2. 01/04/2018 - Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Lcoation(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date 10/2017 - 12 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2017. I expect to spend approximately 12 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 01/08/2018 - Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC - DBA: Zuk Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Lcoation(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date 10/2017 - 12 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 12, 2017 - Present

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 460 N. Civic Drive Suite 312, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 289737
Walnut Creek, CA
Current

November 29, 2017 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 460 N Civic Dr Suite 312, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3346
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

November 29, 2017 - April 4, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

November 16, 2017 - December 31, 2017

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES

RIA
CRD#: 282275
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

November 4, 2009 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

November 2, 2009 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 3, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

November 7, 2006 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

October 30, 2002 - October 31, 2006

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

June 14, 2000 - November 7, 2000

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

November 1, 1999 - July 7, 2000

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

August 24, 1992 - September 2, 1997

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR ISRAEL

BD
CRD#: 11148
NEW YORK, NY

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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VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
DRUMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ZUK FINANCIAL GROUP | VWS | VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737 / SEC#: 801-113081

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 Terminated)

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
California
(11/29/2017)
IAR
California
(12/12/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/3/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(10/13/2020)
RR
Illinois
(11/29/2017)
RR
New York
(11/29/2017)
RR
Oregon
(11/29/2017)
RR
Washington
(11/29/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 8/21/1992
Non-Member General Securities Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VW
VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
DRUMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ZUK FINANCIAL GROUP | VWS | VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737 / SEC#: 801-113081

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
404 W. Pine Street Suite 6, Lodi, CA 95240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(209) 366-1264
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VWS FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,205,186,000

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Company Information


VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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