Phillip K

Phillip Kline is a Partner, Vice President, Senior Supervisory Analyst, and Team Leader of Supervision at Steward Partners Global Advisory, based in Florida. In his current leadership role, he focuses on overseeing supervisory and compliance functions, ensuring regulatory adherence and the highest standards of risk management within the firm's investment advisory and solutions practices. His expertise is crucial in guiding teams that support investment advisors across various wealth management and financial planning initiatives.

Prior to joining Steward Partners, Phillip held key supervisory and client service positions at Charles Schwab as Manager of Client Relationship Support and at Raymond James Financial as Senior Advisor in trade review and supervision. Through these roles, he developed a multifaceted skill set in compliance, operations, client service, and trade oversight, particularly in supporting registered representatives and their activities within equities, fixed income, and managed investment products.

Phillip holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Florida International University and a Master of Science from the College for Financial Planning. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of South Florida and an Associate’s degree from Hillsborough Community College. With his deep expertise in supervisory processes and operational risk, Phillip is recognized for his commitment to implementing robust compliance frameworks and supporting effective investment advisor practices, particularly across traditional asset classes such as equities, fixed income, and advisory platforms.