# Philip Kessler

> Philip Kessler is a fee-only financial advisor at SWS Partners in Columbus, Ohio. SWS Partners reports charging a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** SWS Partners
- **Based in:** Columbus, Ohio
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees; Performance-based fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $442.6M across 519 accounts
- **CRD:** 5528859 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5528859)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in OH, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2008)
- **Firm size:** 6 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.swspartners.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philip Kessler a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Philip holds no broker registration, and SWS Partners reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Philip charge for financial advice?

Philip's firm, SWS Partners, reports charging a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Philip Kessler based?

Philip Kessler is based in Columbus, Ohio.

### Is Philip Kessler registered with the SEC?

Yes. Philip Kessler is registered as an investment adviser representative in OH and TX (CRD 5528859), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does SWS Partners manage?

SWS Partners reports $442.6M across 519 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Philip Kessler?

Through Philip's website, www.swspartners.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5528859): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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