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Philip Edwin Smith

Philip E. Smith

SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING | Private Wealth Advisor
San Diego, CA 92122
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CRD#: 4231653
Philip Edwin Smith

Professional summary


Philip Edwin Smith, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING located in San Diego, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

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 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Education Planning
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
100K
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. SWP Financial Holdings, LLC d/b/a Salient Wealth Planning LLC //Yes, investment related / 3655 Nobel Dr. #510 San Diego, CA 92122 / Financial Planning & Investment Management / Owner / Managing Director, Financial Advisor / October 2023 / 40/week / Zero / hours to other businesses / None 2. Fixed Insurance, Not investment related, 3655 Nobel Dr, #510 San Diego, CA 92122, financial advisor, registered rep,, Financial Advisor, 10/2023, California, 1 hour/month, 1 hour/month, assist clients with term, LTC and disability insurance. 3. 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 4. PKS, Investment Related, 3655 Nobel Dr, #510 San Diego, CA 92122, registered rep, 10/2023, California, 16 hours/month, 8 hours/month, provide service and advice on financial accounts. 5. PKS Financial / Yes / 3655 Nobel Dr., #510 San Diego, CA 92122 / Fixed Traditional Ins. / Agent / 11.23 / 1 hr month / 1 hr. month / Sale of fixed / traditional Insurance products

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

October 31, 2023 - Present

SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING

Office #1: 3655 Nobel Dr. Suite 510, San Diego, CA 92122
RIA
CRD#: 327885
San Diego, CA
Current

October 31, 2023 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207Office #2: 3655 Nobel Drive #510, San Diego, CA 92122
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

September 13, 2000 - November 8, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 28, 2000 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 28, 2000 - November 8, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA

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".
SW
SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING
SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING | SWP FINANCIAL LLC | SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 327885 / SEC#: 801-128911

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/11/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 10/31/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (10/31/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3655 Nobel Dr. Suite 510, San Diego, CA 92122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 768-0096
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts824
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 199,904,946

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Company Information


SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING

Private Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 327885San Diego, CA 92122

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