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Phillip Edwards

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CRD#: 4517770
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Phillip Edwards, who also goes by Phillip T Edwards, Phillip Todd Edwards, was a registered financial professional .

Phillip is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Phillip had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Phillip T Edwards | Phillip Todd Edwards

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

April 29, 2021 - March 9, 2023

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 3989
WINDSOR, CT
Past

August 9, 2019 - March 9, 2023

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 8, 2019 - March 9, 2023

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 10, 2015 - August 1, 2019

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 18, 2015 - August 1, 2019

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 15, 2013 - December 22, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FRESNO, CA
Past

January 11, 2013 - December 22, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FRESNO, CA
Past

October 28, 2011 - December 17, 2012

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 19, 2011 - December 14, 2012

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

March 8, 2011 - October 4, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

February 17, 2011 - October 4, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

January 25, 2007 - June 19, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 2007 - June 19, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 9, 2003 - September 11, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

April 11, 2002 - September 11, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/4/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 580-2817
Established
New Jersey since 02/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
116

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES, LLCSOLE MEMBER OF APPLICANT
GORDON, REGINA AVERYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3173644
HULTGREN, KRISTIN HENDERSONCFO / FINOP5506534
NICHOLS, JAMES LUTHER IVMANAGING DIRECTOR5237805

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,160
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,885,140,490

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/18/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024
01/27/2023

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Company Information


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989

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