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Philip Guske

Investment adviser representative at Pathfinder Wealth Management in Rockford, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Philip Guske is an investment adviser representative at Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc., an investment adviser managing $121M, and works from its Rockford, IL office. Philip Guske has been registered through Pathfinder Wealth Management since 26 February 1998, has 28 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed 5 licensing exams.

28
Years in industry
28
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Philip Guske has been an investment adviser representative at Pathfinder Wealth Management since February 1998, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc. is a Rockford, IL firm with $121M under management, 142 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Phil W. Guske is an Investment Advisor Representative of Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc., based in Rockford, IL. He is the founder of Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc. and began his career in 1980 after serving on active duty as an officer and US Army Pathfinder. Guske created Pathfinder in 1996 after working at several large firms.

  1. – present · 28 years
    Rockford, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122768

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Philip Guske is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since February 1998.

  • IllinoisSince 26 February 1998

Examinations

Series 659 December 1996
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 712 August 1996
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 268 June 1988
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Series 6316 May 1985
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 616 May 1985
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Philip Warren Guske
CRD
1137474
Office
6981 REDANSA DR, Rockford, IL 61108
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 1998
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Philip Guske work?

Philip Guske is an investment adviser representative registered through Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc. since February 1998, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Philip Guske a financial advisor?

Yes. Philip Guske has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Pathfinder Wealth Management since February 1998.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Philip Guske have?

Philip Guske has 28 years in the financial industry, since February 1998, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Philip Guske passed?

Philip Guske has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 26, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in May 1985.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Philip Guske based?

Philip Guske’s registered office is in Rockford, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Philip Guske registered with FINRA?

No. Philip Guske has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Philip Guske’s record?

Search CRD 1137474 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Philip Guske’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Pathfinder Wealth Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1137474, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Pathfinder Wealth Management, Inc., filed 13 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Pathfinder Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.