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Phillip Falk

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
McKinney, TX
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CRD#: 2372997
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Professional summary


Phillip Falk is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Mckinney, Texas.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Phillip has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)-CAPROCK REAL ESTATE-INVESTMENT RELATED-65 WACKER PLACE,STE 820, CHICAGO, IL 60601-12/2020-SENIOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING FOR 1031 PROPERTIES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 16 HOURS A MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2)-SYMMETRY FINANCIAL INSURANCE-NOT INVESTMENT RELATED-1221 LENAPE WAY, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-INSURANCE SPECIALIST/FMO, HELP CLIENTS INVEST FOR RETIRMENT-4 HOURS A MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 3) HIGHLAND CAPITAL BROKERAGE-INVESTMENT RELATED, 3535 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY STE 600 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243, LIFE, HEALTH AND ANNUITY INSURANCE BUSINESS, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES, HELPING CLIENTS WITH THEIR INSURANCE NEEDS, 8 HOURS A MONTH, 16 HOURS A MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 09/2023 4)-R. HENRY ZAARINI-INVESTMENT RELATED, 250 E ILLINOIS RD STE 202, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, LIFE INSURANCE SALES, INSURANCE SALES AGENT, REFERRAL SOURCE FOR LIFE INSURANCE SALES, LESS THAN 1 HR A MONTH, LESS THAN 1 HR A MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 12/1999 5)-NEXTPOINT MYGA-INVESTMENT RELATED, 300 WEST 11TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64105, FIXED ANNUITY SALES, INSURANCE SALES AGENT, SELLING FIXED ANNUITY PRODUCTS, LESS THAN 1 HR A MONTH, LESS THAN 1 HR A MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 04/2023

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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

July 23, 2021 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
McKinney, TX
Current

July 22, 2021 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402Office #2: 155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

March 14, 2021 - June 28, 2021

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past

February 7, 2020 - July 1, 2021

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169613
Lake Forest, IL
Past

July 30, 2019 - March 16, 2020

BLUESKYE INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 161097
Chicago, IL
Past

April 13, 2018 - December 31, 2018

GREAT POINT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164554
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 5, 2017 - March 16, 2021

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 114203
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 13, 2016 - June 1, 2017

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
Chicago, IL
Past

November 13, 2015 - June 23, 2016

FOREST SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 16255
HILLSIDE, IL
Past

October 27, 2009 - November 2, 2015

LANDOLT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28352
LAKE BLUFF, IL
Past

October 14, 2008 - October 27, 2009

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 31898
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past

October 14, 2008 - October 27, 2009

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past

October 4, 2006 - October 24, 2008

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 20, 2006 - October 24, 2008

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 31, 2003 - January 30, 2006

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 17, 2003 - February 14, 2003

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 17, 2003 - February 14, 2003

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 2000 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7560
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 5, 2000 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 1, 1998 - September 18, 2000

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 3, 1997 - July 1, 1998

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 13, 1993 - July 11, 1997

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
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".
EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

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
(1/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/26/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/22/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(7/23/2021)
RR
New York
(1/31/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/7/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/21/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

Red Flags


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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032Mckinney, TX

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