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Philip Edwin Smith

Philip Edwin Smith

CFP®, ChFC®
Private Wealth Advisor·SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING
ENCINITAS, CA
·CRD# 4231653·26 years registered

Professional Summary

Philip Edwin Smith, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING located in Encinitas, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Encinatas, California. Philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Philip has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$50K–$100K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Services

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Facebook

facebook.com/xxxxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2003
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

26 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

SALIENT WEALTH PLANNINGCurrent·CRD# 327885
RIA
171 Saxony Road Suite 211, Encinitas, CA 92024
October 31, 2023 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTSCurrent·CRD# 35747
BD
171 Saxony Road #211, Encinatas, CA 92024
October 31, 2023 - Present

Past

SAVVYPast·CRD# 318493
RIA
Encinitas, CA
September 23, 2026 - October 26, 2026
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 6363
RIA
San Diego, CA
September 13, 2000 - November 8, 2023
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 6363
BD
San Diego, CA
July 28, 2000 - November 8, 2023
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
July 28, 2000 - July 3, 2006

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Current Firm

SW
SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING

SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING | SWP FINANCIAL LLC | SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 327885 / SEC#: 801-128911
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

171 Saxony Road Suite 211, Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone Number

(858) 768-0096

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/14/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

817

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$239,389,499

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. SWP Financial Holdings, LLC d/b/a Salient Wealth Planning LLC //Yes, investment related / At registered location / Financial Planning & Investment Management / Owner / Managing Director, Financial Advisor / October 2023 / 40/week / Zero / hours to other businesses / None; this is the DBA for employment at Savvy. 2. Real Estate Ownership; Multi-Family; / Long Term, buy and hold / 92110; Investment Related/ August 2016 / Multi-Family; 92110; Investment Related; August 2016/ Multi-Family; Vista, CA 92084; Investment Related; October 2021/ Single Family; Pine Cove, CA 92561; Investment Related; August 2022. / Owner of the properties / Zero hours devoted during business hours / No duties, just owner

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SW
SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING

SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING | SWP FINANCIAL LLC | SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 327885 / SEC#: 801-128911
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2023 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(10/31/2023)
RR
California
(10/31/2023)
IAR
California
(10/31/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(10/3/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/31/2023)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Aug 2000About the Series 66 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2000About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Philip

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Services

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