Financial independence, a successful retirement, and a lasting legacy.
Dean C. Phillips, AAMS™, brings over 30 years of securities industry experience to individuals, families and business owners on the Treasure Coast. Careful investment selection. Prudent risk management. Steady monitoring of results.
It starts with you, not a product.
Dean focuses on you and the financial situation you and your family face. Getting to know you and your needs lets us build a wealth management strategy that fits your short- and long-term goals.
We build a lasting, personal relationship with every client. That relationship is what lets us spot needs early and plan for the future with you.
A plan built around your life goals.
Through our discovery process, we work with you to build a plan that supports your goals, then monitor it to help you stay on track.
Retirement Planning
Build toward the retirement you want, and plan how your savings turn into income.
Investment Planning
Investment selection and asset allocation matched to your goals and comfort with risk.
Business Strategies
Planning for business owners, from company finances to succession.
Small Business Strategies
Retirement plans and financial strategies sized for smaller companies.
Estate Planning
Strategies to help pass on what you've built, working with your attorney.
Tax Strategies
Investment approaches that consider the tax side of your decisions, working with your tax professional.
Insurance
Life and health insurance reviews to help protect your family and your plan.
Risk Management
Find the gaps in your plan and address them before they cost you.
Education Planning
Save for children's and grandchildren's education with a clear plan.
Gifting Strategies
Give to family and the causes you care about in a planned, deliberate way.
Where Dean spends most of his time.
Wealth Management
Ongoing, hands-on management of your investments, with asset allocation and regular review of results.
Securities-Based Lending
Access liquidity using your investment portfolio as collateral, without selling your holdings. Suitable for some investors, not all. Ask Dean about the risks.
1031 Exchanges & DSTs
For real estate investors: explore Delaware Statutory Trusts as a replacement property option in a 1031 exchange.
Three steps to your personalized plan.
Our client-centered process works toward milestones we set together. It helps identify your needs, put your strategy in place, and keep you on course.
Assess Your Needs and Finances
We start with a confidential personal profile. It gives us a clear picture of your current finances and your goals.
Prepare Your Plan
We give you a detailed analysis of your finances, develop strategies built for you, and make recommendations for your future needs.
Implement and Monitor
Once you choose the best approach, we put your plan into action. Then we stay in regular contact, monitor your portfolio, and adjust when needed.
Three decades on both sides of the industry.
Before joining LPL, Dean was a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Earlier, he held Regional Vice President and Managing Director roles at global asset managers. That background gives clients an advisor who knows how investment firms think from the inside.
- Over 30 years of securities industry experience
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS™), The College for Financial Planning
- FINRA Series 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses with LPL Financial
- Life & Health insurance licenses, State of Florida and State of Utah
- B.A., International Relations, concentration in Economics, San Francisco State University
Outside the office
Dean and his wife Lily live in Vero Beach. They've traveled to 42 countries so far, and they love snow skiing and riding BMW GS Adventure motorcycles. Dean is also an FAA licensed private pilot.
Schedule a consultation.
Call to set up a time to meet. We'll talk about where you are today, where you want to go, and how we can help you pursue your financial goals.
Call 772-252-0120