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Philip Spencer

Saratoga Research & Investment Management · Saratoga, California

Philip Spencer is a fee-only financial advisor at Saratoga Research & Investment Management in Saratoga, California, who holds the CFA credential. Saratoga Research & Investment Management reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmSaratoga Research & Investment Management
Based in Saratoga, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$2.51B across 2,740 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA · CRD 5649275
Exams passedSeries 65 (2009)
Firm size21 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.saratogarim.com

How Philip's firm compares

  • Saratoga Research & Investment Management's average account is about $916,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 2,740 accounts).

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Questions about Philip

Is Philip Spencer a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Philip holds no broker registration, and Saratoga Research & Investment Management 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, Saratoga Research & Investment Management, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Philip Spencer based?

Philip Spencer is based in Saratoga, California.

What credentials does Philip Spencer hold?

Philip Spencer holds the CFA credential.

Is Philip Spencer registered with the SEC?

Yes. Philip Spencer is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 5649275), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Saratoga Research & Investment Management manage?

Saratoga Research & Investment Management reports $2.51B across 2,740 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Philip Spencer?

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

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Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : 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 : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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