Philip Adkins has been Chief Compliance Officer / Co-Managing Member of Adkins Seale Capital Management since April 2013, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Philip Adkins holds a Bachelor of Science from the College of Business Administration (emphasis in Economics), Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Adkins Seale Capital Management LLC is a Shreveport, LA firm with $448M under management, 140 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Michael Adkins is Co-Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of Adkins Seale Capital Management LLC, based in Shreveport, LA. He is a founding member of the firm and also serves as an investment advisor representative. From February 2006 to June 2009 he was a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and from June 2009 to April 2013 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.
Philip Adkins’ longest registration is the current one, 13 years at Adkins Seale Capital Management since 2013. Before joining Adkins Seale Capital Management in 2013, Philip Adkins was registered through Morgan Stanley and Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc.
- – present · 13 yearsShreveport, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 166749
- Morgan Stanley– · 2 yearsShreveport, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
- Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc– · under a yearShreveport, LA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6555
Professional designations
Listed by Adkins Seale Capital Management
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Philip Adkins is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. Each was approved in April 2013.
- LouisianaSince 19 April 2013
- TexasResidentSince 19 April 2013
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 28 September 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 May 2000 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 18 June 1996 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 July 1994 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Philip Michael Adkins
- CRD
- 1507407
- Firm
- Adkins Seale Capital Management · CRD 166749
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer / Co-Managing Member
- Office
- 333 TEXAS STREET, SUITE 2235, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ascm-llc.com
Where does Philip Adkins work?
Philip Adkins has been Chief Compliance Officer / Co-Managing Member of Adkins Seale Capital Management LLC since April 2013, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Philip Adkins a financial advisor?
Yes. Philip Adkins has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana and Texas, through Adkins Seale Capital Management since April 2013.
How many years of experience does Philip Adkins have?
Philip Adkins has 16 years in the financial industry, since July 2010, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Philip Adkins passed?
Philip Adkins has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 24, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in July 1994.
Where did Philip Adkins work before Adkins Seale Capital Management?
Before Adkins Seale Capital Management, Philip Adkins was registered through Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc, December 2004 to March 2005.
Where is Philip Adkins based?
Philip Adkins’ registered office is in Shreveport, LA.
Is Philip Adkins registered with FINRA?
No. Philip Adkins has no current broker registration.
Is Philip Adkins a CFA charterholder?
Adkins Seale Capital Management lists Philip Adkins with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Philip Adkins’ record?
Search CRD 1507407 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Philip Adkins’ full registration record.

