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Michael R. Philipp

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CRD#: 2375505
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Professional summary


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Michael Robert Philipp was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 1, 2006 - January 30, 2023

RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139009
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

December 31, 1997 - July 16, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

January 17, 1995 - July 25, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

January 20, 1994 - January 4, 1995

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

September 10, 1993 - January 11, 1994

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RC
RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.
BLUE WAVE INVESTING | RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 139009 / SEC#: 801-70918

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2010 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2010 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/25/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RC
RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.
BLUE WAVE INVESTING | RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 139009 / SEC#: 801-70918

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2010 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1190 Saratoga Ave., Suite 140, San Jose, CA 95129
Mailing Address
Phone number
(408) 551-6100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES FORM ADV PART 2A (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts655
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 295,517,793

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Company Information


RETIREMENT CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 139009

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