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Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: September 4, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC (“Phillips Wealth” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about
the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (662) 324-2889.
Phillips Wealth is a registered investment advisor with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information about Phillips Wealth to assist you in determining whether to retain the
Advisor.
Additional information about Phillips Wealth and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 319226.
Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC
104 West Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 324-2889 | Fax: (662)-324-2890
https://phillipswealthplanners.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Phillips Wealth. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
Phillips Wealth believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients
and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Phillips Wealth
encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you
may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material change has been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing
on March 7, 2025:
• The Advisor has amended their fees for advisory services. Please see Item 5 for additional information.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 319226. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (662) 324-2889.
Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC
104 West Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone:(662) 324-2889 | Fax: (662) 324-2890
https://phillipswealthplanners.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 7
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 7
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
C. Other Fees and Expenses .............................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................ 10
Item 7 – Types of Clients ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................................... 10
A. Methods of Analysis ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................ 12
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 12
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 12
A. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 12
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 12
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client .................................................................................................................... 13
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 13
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 13
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 14
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 14
A. Frequency of Reviews .................................................................................................................................................. 14
B. Causes for Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 15
A. Compensation Received by Phillips Wealth ................................................................................................................. 15
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 15
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 15
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 16
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 16
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ...................................................................................................... 17
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ...................................................................................................... 20
Privacy Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
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104 West Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone:(662) 324-2889 | Fax: (662) 324-2890
https://phillipswealthplanners.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC (“Phillips Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor was organized as a Limited Liability Company
(“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Delaware in September 1622. Phillips Wealth is owned and operated by
Lynn M. Phillips-Gaines (Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM) and Lauren C. Black (Partner /
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and Compliance Officer).
This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by Phillips Wealth. For information regarding this Disclosure Brochure, please contact Amy
Hart (Chief Compliance Officer) at (662) 324-2889.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Phillips Wealth offers advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and
small businesses (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate conflicts
of interest. Phillips Wealth’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more
information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
Phillips Wealth provides customized wealth management solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary wealth management and related
advisory services. Phillips Wealth works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives
as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to design a portfolio strategy. Phillips Wealth will typically
construct investment portfolios utilizing individual equities, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), and individual bonds
to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize mutual funds and other types of
investments, as appropriate, to meet the needs of the Client. The Advisor may retain other types of investments
from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons
as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Phillips Wealth will select, recommend and/or retain mutual funds on a fund by fund basis. Due to specific
custodial and/or mutual fund company constraints, material tax consideration, and/or systematic investment
plans, Phillips Wealth will select, recommend and/or retain a mutual fund share classes that do not have trading
costs when possible. These will in most cases be institutional share classes but in some cases may be share
classes with higher internal expense ratios than institutional share classes. Phillips Wealth will seek to select the
lowest cost share class available that is in the best interest of each Client weighing the expected investment
pattern, expense ratios and potential ticket charges, and will ensure the selection aligns with the Client’s financial
objectives and stated investment guidelines.
Phillips Wealth’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Phillips Wealth will construct, implement, and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to
place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to
acceptance by the Advisor.
Phillips Wealth evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal
due diligence process. Phillips Wealth may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to
diversify the portfolio. Phillips Wealth may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class
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weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against the market
movement. Phillips Wealth may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to,
harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities,
overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating
cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Participant Account Management - As part of Phillips’s Wealth Management Services, when appropriate, the
Advisor will use a third party platform to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined contribution
plan participant accounts, with discretion. The platform allows us to avoid being considered to have custody of
Client funds since we do not have direct access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades. We are not affiliated
with the platform in any way and receive no compensation from them for using their platform. A link will be
provided to the Client allowing them to connect an account(s) to the platform. Once Client account(s) is
connected to the platform, Adviser will review the current account allocations. When deemed necessary, Adviser
will rebalance the account considering client investment goals and risk tolerance, and any change in allocations
will consider current economic and market trends. The goal is to improve account performance over time,
minimize loss during difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account performance. Client
account(s) will be reviewed at least annually and allocation changes will be made as deemed necessary.
Use of Independent Managers – Phillips Wealth may recommend that a Client utilize one or more unaffiliated
investment managers or investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a
Client’s investment portfolio. In such instances, the Client may be required to authorize and enter into a separate
investment management agreement with the Independent Manager that defines the terms in which the
Independent Manager will provide its services. The Advisor may also assist in the development of the initial
policy recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Advisor will perform initial and
ongoing oversight and due diligence over the selected Independent Manager[s] to ensure each Independent
Manager’s strategies and target allocations remain aligned with the Client’s investment objectives and overall
best interests. The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with unaffiliated investment manager[s] or
investment platform[s], will be provided with the Independent Manager's Form ADV 2A (or a brochure that makes
the appropriate disclosures).
Financial Planning Services
Phillips Wealth will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients. Services
may be offered as part of an overall wealth management engagement or contracted separately. Services are
offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such
financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation
based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more
areas of need, including but not limited to, investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education
savings, insurance needs, and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
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retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs. Phillips Wealth may also refer
Clients to an accountant, attorney, or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain
financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s financial situation,
observations, and recommendations. For project-based or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not provide a
written summary. Project-based financial plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of
contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for wealth management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Phillips Wealth provides discretionary retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a
“Plan”) and the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to
assist the Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each
engagement is customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
● Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
● 3(38) Investment Management
These services are provided by Phillips Wealth serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2),
the Plan Sponsor is provided with a written description of Phillips Wealth’s fiduciary status, the specific services
to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Phillips Wealth to provide advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
written advisory agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority, and responsibilities of
the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
● Establishing an Investment Strategy – Phillips Wealth, in connection with the Client, will develop a
strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – Phillips Wealth will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation, and tolerance for risk for each Client or unique
client goal.
● Portfolio Construction – Phillips Wealth will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
● Wealth Management and Supervision – Phillips Wealth will provide wealth management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Phillips Wealth does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management
services are provided directly by Phillips Wealth.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Phillips Wealth manages approximately $286,577,975 in assets, all of which are on a
discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
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104 West Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more written advisory agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
wealth management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under
management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Fees range from 0.35% to 2.00% annually based on
several factors, including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be
managed; and the overall relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting
requirements, portfolio restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to
the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. In certain
circumstances, the Advisor may charge a fixed annual fee for its services. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor across all accounts, unless otherwise
agreed in writing. All securities held in accounts managed by Phillips Wealth will be independently valued by the
Custodian. Phillips Wealth will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account[s] at any time, subject to Phillips Wealth’s right
to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that Phillips Wealth reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a Client’s account[s]. Clients may
withdraw account assets on notice to Phillips Wealth, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement
procedures. However, Phillips Wealth designs its portfolios as long-term investments, and the withdrawal of
assets may impair the achievement of a Client’s investment objectives. Phillips Wealth may consult with its
Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring securities. However, Clients are advised that when
transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund
level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax ramifications.
Use of Independent Managers
For Clients that have account[s] managed by an Independent Manager, the Client’s will be charged an
investment management fee by the manager. The fees charged by Independent Managers will vary based on the
manager, investment strategy or platform. The Advisor does not receive any portion of the fees charged by an
Independent Manager. The Advisor only receives its investment advisory fee as noted in 5.A. above.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning services may be included as part of an overall wealth management engagement and fee or
contracted separately. Phillips Wealth offers financial planning services either on an hourly basis or a fixed
engagement fee. Hourly fees range up to $300 per hour. Fixed fee engagements are negotiated based on the
expected number of hours to complete the engagement as the Advisor’s hourly rate. Fees may be negotiable
based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Advisor.
An estimate for total hours and/or total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee ranging up to 2.00% based on
the size of the Plan and scope of services to be provided. Fees are typically billed in advance of each calendar
quarter, pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Retirement plan fees are based on the
market value of assets under management in the Plan at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Fees may be
negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
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B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
at the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be
deducted from the Client’s account[s] in advance of each calendar quarter. The amount due is calculated by
applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by the number of days in the year multiplied by the number of
days in the quarter) to the total assets under management with PWP at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will
be provided with a statement, generally monthly, from the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the wealth
management fee. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Phillips Wealth
to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the wealth management agreement and
separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees may include Phillips
Wealth’s wealth management fee (as noted above) plus wealth management fees and/or platform fees charged
by the Independent Manager[s], as applicable. In certain instances, the Independent Manager or the Advisor may
assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deduct all fees from the Client’s account[s]. In other
instances the Advisor and the Independent Manager will each assume the responsibility for calculating and
deducting their respective fees from the Client’s account[s].
Use of Independent Managers
For Clients accounts implemented with an Independent Manager, the Client’s fee may be separately billed or
deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian by with the respective manager or the Custodian. The
overall fee billed to the Client’s account may include the Advisor’s fee as noted in 5.A. above.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Phillips Wealth, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian may not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account[s], provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Phillips Wealth are separate and distinct from
these custody and execution fees. Clients are also responsible for fee charged by Independent Managers,
including applicable investment platform and manager fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Phillips Wealth for wealth management services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees
for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and
a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of
Phillips Wealth but would not receive the services provided by Phillips Wealth which are designed, among other
things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s
financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and
the fees charged by Phillips Wealth to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 –
Brokerage Practices for additional information. Additionally, as noted above, the Advisor will select share classes
that do not have trading costs when possible. These will in most cases be institutional share classes but in some
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cases may be share classes with higher internal expense ratios than institutional share classes. Please refer to
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
Phillips Wealth is compensated for its wealth management services in advance of the quarter in which services
are rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management agreement within five (5)
business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will
incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination, and such fees will be due and
payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid fees from the effective
date of termination through the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth management agreement with the Advisor
is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers
In the event that a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with the Independent Manager, the terms for
termination will be set forth in the respective agreements between the Client and that Independent Manager.
Phillips Wealth will assist the Client with the termination and transition as appropriate.
Financial Planning Services
Phillips Wealth may be partially compensated for its financial planning services at the start of the engagement.
Either party may terminate the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to
the other party. The Client may also terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of
signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for
bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the
Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the
contractual hourly rate or in the case of a fixed fee engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope
completed by the Advisor. Upon termination, the Advisor will promptly refund any unearned, prepaid planning
fees. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior
consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Phillips Wealth is compensated for its services at the beginning of the quarter before advisory services are
rendered. Either party may request to terminate a retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing
advance written notice to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for advisory fees up to and including the
effective date of termination. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid advisory fees from
the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with
the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Phillips Wealth does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for
securities transactions in any Client account, other than the wealth management fees noted above.
Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. As an independent insurance
professional, an Advisory Person may earn either commission-based compensation or investment management
fees for selling insurance products, including insurance products they sell to Clients of the Advisor. Insurance
commissions earned by our Advisory Persons are separate and in addition to advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest as the Advisory Person may have an incentive to recommend insurance products to
Clients for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on the Client’s needs. Clients are
under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance products through any Advisory Person
affiliated with the Advisor. Please see item 10 below.
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Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Phillips Wealth does not charge performance-based fees for its wealth management services. The fees charged
by Phillips Wealth are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds
or securities held by any Client.
Phillips Wealth does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual
fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its
Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Phillips Wealth offers advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and
small businesses. Phillips Wealth generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Phillips Wealth primarily employs fundamental and technical analysis methods in developing investment
strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis from Phillips Wealth are derived from numerous sources,
including financial media companies, third-party research materials, professional data subscriptions, Internet
sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research
prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria
generally consists of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity
being analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong
investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a
potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the
investment criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment
performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations
are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of
Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns
and trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The
primary risk in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the
future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that Phillips Wealth will be able to predict
such a reoccurrence accurately.
As noted above, Phillips Wealth generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent
with their financial goals. Phillips Wealth will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but
may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At
times, Phillips Wealth may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals
of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector, or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Phillips Wealth will assist Clients in determining an
appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals. Please see Item 8.B. for risks associated with the
Advisor’s investment strategies as well as general risks of investing.
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While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk, and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals,
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Bond ETF Risks
Bond ETFs are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e., the risk that bond
prices will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bonds time to maturity, and
the coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e., the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a
lower rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation
increase at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investors rate of return, (4) credit
default risk, i.e., the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the
company defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e., the risk associated with a rating
agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to
repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e., the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily
available market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily; therefore, a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying
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stock. This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving Phillips Wealth or its management
persons. Phillips Wealth values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform
the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the
Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 319226.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of insurance
recommendations are separate and apart from one’s role with Phillips Wealth. As an insurance professional, an
Advisory Person will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance
companies whose products are sold. Advisory Persons are not required to offer the products of any particular
insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This is a
conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation
to implement any recommendations made by an Advisory Person or the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. The Advisor does not receive any compensation nor does this present a material conflict
of interest. The Advisor will only earn its wealth management fee as described in Item 5.A.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Phillips Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Phillips Wealth (“Supervised Persons”). The Code
was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to the
Client. Phillips Wealth and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each
Client. It is the obligation of Phillips Wealth’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of
the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address
employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (662) 324-
2889.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Phillips Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Phillips Wealth does not act as a principal in any transactions. In addition,
the Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund or advise an investment company. Phillips Wealth does
not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Phillips Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to
Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through
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policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material
non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities
reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the
same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are
made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information.
This risk is mitigated by Phillips Wealth requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised
Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The Advisor has also adopted written policies and
procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Phillips Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or
traded afterward. At no time will Phillips Wealth, or any Supervised Person of Phillips Wealth, transact in
any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Phillips Wealth does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and
execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard
Client assets and authorize Phillips Wealth to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the wealth
management agreement. Further, Phillips Wealth does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate
commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Phillips Wealth does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian[s] to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by Phillips
Wealth. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not
engaged. Phillips Wealth may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, the
reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation
and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices. Phillips Wealth will generally recommend that Clients establish
their account[s] at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (“Raymond James”) member New York Stock
Exchange/SIPC. Raymond James is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and New York Stock Exchange/SIPC
member. Raymond James will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. Phillips Wealth maintains institutional
relationships with Raymond James, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from the Custodian. Please
see Item 14 below. Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
Phillips Wealth has established an institutional relationship with Raymond James to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. Access to the Raymond James platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The
Raymond James platform includes brokerage, custody, administrative support, record keeping, technology and
related services designed to support registered investment advisors like Phillips Wealth in serving Clients. These
services are intended to serve the best interests of the Advisor’s Clients.
Raymond James may charge securities transaction fees for effecting certain securities transactions. Raymond
James enables the Advisor to obtain certain no-load mutual funds without securities transaction fees and other
no-load funds at nominal transaction charges. Raymond James’ transaction fee rates are generally considered
discounted from customary retail brokerage rates. However, the transaction fees charged by Raymond James
may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and broker-dealers. Please see Item 14 below
for additional information.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
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1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Phillips Wealth does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian.
Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Phillips Wealth does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection
with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis,” where Phillips Wealth will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts
are traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade
of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e.,
purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Phillips Wealth will not be
obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest
available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
A Client may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified custodian might charge to effect the same
transaction. The Advisor has determined in good faith that the commissions charged by Raymond James are
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received. In seeking best execution,
the determinative factor is not necessarily the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the
best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of the Custodian’s services, including the value
of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Accordingly, although the
Advisor will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all Clients, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible
commission rates for specific Client account transactions. Although the investment research products and
services that may be obtained by the Advisor will generally be used to service all of the Advisor’s Clients, they
may not equally benefit all Clients. Please also see Item 14.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Phillips Wealth will execute its transactions
through the Custodian as authorized by the Client. Phillips Wealth may aggregate orders in a block trade or
trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the
same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually
purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the
initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage
or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Phillips
Wealth and periodically by the CCO. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently
depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Phillips Wealth if changes
occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic, or political events.
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C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements generally monthly from the Custodian. These brokerage statements
are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the
Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions, and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Phillips Wealth
Phillips Wealth is a fee-based advisory firm that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment
product. Phillips Wealth does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-
dealers or any unrelated third party. Phillips Wealth may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory
professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to
meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Phillips Wealth may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients
from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Phillips Wealth has established an institutional relationship with Raymond James to assist the Advisor in managing
Client account[s]. Access to the Raymond James platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor
receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management
services to Clients that maintain assets at Raymond James. The software and related systems support may benefit
the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put
the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor’s recommendation of this
Custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Phillips Wealth does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances
outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Phillips Wealth exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with
a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and
securities and must instruct Phillips Wealth to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf.
Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by
Phillips Wealth to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more information about
custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Phillips Wealth generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed
to by Phillips Wealth. The discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The
granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of a wealth management agreement
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containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Phillips Wealth will be in
accordance with each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Phillips Wealth does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies. However, the
Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Phillips Wealth, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair
the ability of Phillips Wealth to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Phillips Wealth, nor any of its Advisory
Persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Phillips Wealth is not required to deliver a
balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or
more for services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Lynn M. Phillips-Gaines, CFP®, CLTC®
Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
Effective: September 04, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Lynn M. Phillips-Gaines, CFP®, CLTC® (CRD# 1035514) in addition to the information contained in the Phillips
Wealth Planners, LLC (“Phillips Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 319226) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Phillips Wealth
Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (662) 324-2889.
Additional information about Ms. Phillips-Gaines is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD# 1035514.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Lynn M. Phillips-Gaines, CFP®, CLTC®, born in 1956, is dedicated to advising Clients of Phillips Wealth as a
Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM. Ms. Phillips-Gaines earned an M.S. from Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale in 1980. Ms. Phillips-Gaines also earned a B.A. from Mississippi State University in
1978. Additional information regarding Ms. Phillips-Gaines’ employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC
08/2022 to Present
10/1998 to 10/2022
Registered Representative, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Investment Advisor Representative, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 01/2009 to 10/2022
03/2007 to Present
Owner, Lynn Phillips Inc.
10/2001 to 09/2007
Owner, Phillips Financial Advisory, Inc.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 87,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
● Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
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Certified Long-Term Care™ (“CLTC®”)
The CLTC®, Certified in Long-Term Care™ designation, is a long-term care planning designation granted by the
Corporation for Long-term Care™ Certification to individuals who satisfy educational, work experience, and ethics
requirements. Recipients of the CLTC® have completed a rigorous multidisciplinary course and examination that
focuses on long-term care. To maintain this designation, the CLTC® must satisfy continuing education
requirements and adhere to the CLTC® Code of Professional Responsibility.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Phillips-Gaines. Ms. Phillips-
Gaines has never been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints,
lawsuits, arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. Phillips-Gaines.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Phillips-Gaines.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Ms. Phillips-Gaines on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual
CRD# 1035514.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Ms. Phillips-Gaines is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations
are separate and apart from Ms. Phillips-Gaines’ role with Phillips Wealth. As an insurance professional, Ms.
Phillips-Gaines will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance
companies whose products are sold. Ms. Phillips-Gaines is not required to offer the products of any particular
insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This
practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are
under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Ms. Phillips-Gaines or the Advisor. Ms. Phillips-
Gaines spends approximately 5% of her time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Ms. Phillips-Gaines has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4
above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Ms. Phillips-Gaines serves as a Partner of Phillips Wealth and is supervised by Amy Hart, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Ms. Hart can be reached at (662) 324-2889.
Phillips Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Phillips Wealth. Further, Phillips Wealth is
subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Phillips Wealth and
its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Phillips Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which
may be announced or unannounced. Phillips Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided to
these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Lauren C. Black, CFP®
Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
Effective: September 04, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Lauren C. Black, CFP® (CRD# 5619132) in addition to the information contained in the Phillips Wealth Planners,
LLC (“Phillips Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 319226) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of
the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Phillips Wealth Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (662) 324-2889
Additional information about Ms. Black is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD# 5619132.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Lauren C. Black, CFP® born in 1984, is dedicated to advising Clients of Phillips Wealth as a Partner /
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM as well as a Compliance Officer. Ms. Black earned an MBA from
Mississippi State University in 2008. Ms. Black also earned a B.S. with a double major in Business Information
Systems and Marketing from Mississippi State University in 2007. Additional information regarding Ms. Black’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
03/2025 to Present
08/2022 to 03/2025
Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM / Compliance Officer,
Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC
Partner / CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM / Chief Compliance Officer,
Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC
08/2011 to 10/2022
Registered Representative, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Investment Advisor Representative, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 04/2018 to 10/2022
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 87,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
● Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
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CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Black. Ms. Black has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. Black.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Black.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Ms. Black on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD#
5619132.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Ms. Black is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Ms. Black’s role with Phillips Wealth. As an insurance professional, Ms. Black will
receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Ms. Black is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Ms. Black or the Advisor. Ms. Black spends approximately 10% of her
time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Ms. Black has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Ms. Black serves as a Partner of Phillips Wealth and is supervised by Amy Hart, the Chief Compliance Officer.
Ms. Hart can be reached at (662) 324-2889.
Phillips Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Phillips Wealth. Further, Phillips Wealth is
subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Phillips Wealth and
its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Phillips Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which
may be announced or unannounced. Phillips Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided to
these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: September 04, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Phillips Wealth Planners, LLC (“Phillips Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of
personal information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment
Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Phillips Wealth (also referred to as
"we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements
controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the
management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Phillips Wealth does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information
to others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and
management of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we maintain physical, procedural,
and electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage,
and a secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
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receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Phillips Wealth does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose,
personal information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services.
Certain laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where Phillips Wealth
or the client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will
only share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not
for marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent(s) or
representative(s).
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Phillips Wealth does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-
public personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to
persons who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting the Advisor at (662) 324-2889.
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104 West Lampkin Street, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone:(662) 324-2889 | Fax: (662) 324-2890
https://phillipswealthplanners.com
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