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Phillip Brittain Walker

Phillip B. Walker

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Vestavia, AL 35243
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CRD#: 5798439
Phillip Brittain Walker

Professional summary


Phillip Brittain Walker, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Vestavia, Alabama.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Phillip has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Life Transitions
Estate Planning
Business Succession Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Medical Professionals
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Phillip Brittain Walker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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: 2011

Experience


Current

August 2, 2021 - Present

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3928 Cypress Drive Suite 150, Vestavia, AL 35243
RIA
CRD#: 166221
Vestavia, AL
Past

April 4, 2012 - August 13, 2021

WALKER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 159700
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

January 3, 2011 - July 5, 2012

BAYSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 141627
PENSACOLA, FL

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".
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MCCLAIN LOVEJOY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | KAIROS PROPERTIES, LLC

CRD#: 166221 / SEC#: 801-121714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(8/2/2021)
IAR
Florida
(8/6/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/1/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MCCLAIN LOVEJOY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | KAIROS PROPERTIES, LLC

CRD#: 166221 / SEC#: 801-121714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3928 Cypress Drive Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 588-8637
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts546
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 199,408,341

Red Flags


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Company Information


APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166221Vestavia, AL 35243

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