Philip Murphy has been an investment adviser representative at Smart Portfolios since November 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Smart Portfolios, LLC is a Lake Forest Park, WA firm with $210M under management, 150 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Philip Murphy’s longest registration was 16 years at PLM Investment Advisers, Inc. (2006–2023). Before joining Smart Portfolios in 2023, Philip Murphy was registered through PLM Investment Advisers, Inc. and Marcia Joslyn Sill, Inc.
- Smart Portfolios, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsLake Forest Park, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 131342
- PLM Investment Advisers, Inc.– · 16 yearsSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 141399
- Marcia Joslyn Sill, Inc.– · under a yearSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108146
- Florida Investment Advisers– · 1 yearTampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109492
- Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.– · 1 yearSpokane, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16361
Investment adviser representative registrations
Philip Murphy is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since November 2023.
- WashingtonSince 16 November 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 October 2003 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 7 November 1992 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 14 November 1986 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Philip Laurence Murphy
- CRD
- 1567226
- Firm
- Smart Portfolios · CRD 131342
- Office
- 17849 BALLINGER WAY NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Philip Murphy work?
Philip Murphy is an investment adviser representative registered through Smart Portfolios, LLC since November 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Philip Murphy a financial advisor?
Yes. Philip Murphy has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Smart Portfolios since November 2023.
How many years of experience does Philip Murphy have?
Philip Murphy has 23 years in the financial industry, since April 2003, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Philip Murphy passed?
Philip Murphy has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in November 1986.
Where did Philip Murphy work before Smart Portfolios?
Before Smart Portfolios, Philip Murphy was registered through Marcia Joslyn Sill, Inc., November 2005 to November 2006; Florida Investment Advisers, August 2004 to October 2005; Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., May 2002 to November 2003.
Where is Philip Murphy based?
Philip Murphy’s registered office is in Lake Forest Park, WA.
Is Philip Murphy registered with FINRA?
No. Philip Murphy has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Philip Murphy’s record?
Search CRD 1567226 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Philip Murphy’s full registration record.

