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Phillip Christenson

Chief Executive Officer / Chief Compliance Officer at Phillip James Consulting in Plymouth, MN

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Phillip Christenson is Chief Executive Officer / Chief Compliance Officer of Phillip James Consulting Co., an investment adviser managing $222M, and works from its Plymouth, MN office. Phillip Christenson has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Phillip James Consulting since 25 November 2022 and has 12 years in the industry across 1 firm.

12
Years in industry
3
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Phillip Christenson has been Chief Executive Officer / Chief Compliance Officer of Phillip James Consulting since June 2013, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Phillip Christenson holds a Degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of St. Thomas.

Phillip James Consulting Co. is a Plymouth, MN firm with $222M under management, 114 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Phillip R. Christenson is co-founder of Phillip James Financial. He and co-founder James Sexton form the core of the wealth management team. After graduating, he worked at a hedge fund and at a boutique wealth management firm serving high-net-worth clients.

  1. – present · 3 years
    Plymouth, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168228
  2. – · 8 years
    Plymouth, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168228

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Phillip James Consulting

  • CFA

Investment adviser representative registrations

Phillip Christenson is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since November 2022.

  • MinnesotaSince 25 November 2022

Examinations

No examinations are on Phillip Christenson’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Phillip Richard Christenson
CRD
5082883
Firm
Phillip James Consulting · CRD 168228
Role
Chief Executive Officer / Chief Compliance Officer
Office
3675 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, SUITE 110, Plymouth, MN 55446
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 2014
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Phillip Christenson work?

Phillip Christenson has been Chief Executive Officer / Chief Compliance Officer of Phillip James Consulting Co. since June 2013, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 March 2026

Is Phillip Christenson a financial advisor?

Yes. Phillip Christenson has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through Phillip James Consulting since November 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Phillip Christenson have?

Phillip Christenson has 12 years in the financial industry, since September 2014, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Phillip Christenson based?

Phillip Christenson’s registered office is in Plymouth, MN.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Phillip Christenson registered with FINRA?

No. Phillip Christenson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Phillip Christenson a CFA charterholder?

Phillip James Consulting lists Phillip Christenson with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Phillip R. Christenson, CFA biography, phillipjamesfinancial.com

How can I verify Phillip Christenson’s record?

Search CRD 5082883 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Phillip Christenson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Phillip James Consulting

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5082883, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Phillip James Consulting Co., filed 27 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Phillip James Consulting team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.