Stephen Philpott has been Member and Chief of Nelson Capital Management since January 2006, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Stephen Philpott holds a BA from Santa Clara University and an MBA from the University of San Francisco.
Nelson Capital Management, LLC is a Menlo Park, CA firm with $811M under management, 214 clients and 7 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Steve Philpott is Principal of Nelson Capital Management. He has over 25 years of experience in wealth analysis, asset management and securities trading. He began his investment management career at Nelson Capital Management, where he served as a research analyst and portfolio manager.
Stephen Philpott’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at Nelson Capital Management since 2015. Before joining Nelson Capital Management in 2015, Stephen Philpott was registered through Nelson Capital Management.
- – present · 11 yearsMenlo Park, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 129776
- Nelson Capital Management– · 2 yearsPalo Alto, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123513
Professional designations
Listed by Nelson Capital Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Stephen Philpott is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from May 2015; the most recent is Texas, in April 2025.
- CaliforniaSince 20 May 2015
- TexasSince 11 April 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 February 1999 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Stephen Patrick Philpott
- CRD
- 3195871
- Firm
- Nelson Capital Management · CRD 129776
- Role
- Member and Chief
- Office
- 545 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, SUITE 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- nelsoncap.com
Where does Stephen Philpott work?
Stephen Philpott has been Member and Chief of Nelson Capital Management, LLC since January 2006, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Stephen Philpott a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Philpott has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Nelson Capital Management since May 2015.
How many years of experience does Stephen Philpott have?
Stephen Philpott has 13 years in the financial industry, since December 2012, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Philpott passed?
Stephen Philpott passed the Series 7 in February 1999.
Where did Stephen Philpott work before Nelson Capital Management?
Before Nelson Capital Management, Stephen Philpott was registered through Nelson Capital Management (CRD 123513), January 2003 to June 2005.
Where is Stephen Philpott based?
Stephen Philpott’s registered office is in Menlo Park, CA.
Is Stephen Philpott registered with FINRA?
No. Stephen Philpott has no current broker registration.
Is Stephen Philpott a CFP?
Nelson Capital Management lists Stephen Philpott with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Stephen Philpott’s record?
Search CRD 3195871 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Philpott’s full registration record.
