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Michael C. Boulden

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CRD#: 1290704
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Michael Charles Boulden, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

May 23, 2020 - August 24, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Tysons Corner, VA
Past

May 23, 2020 - August 24, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Tysons Corner, VA
Past

January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
Fairfax, VA
Past

May 15, 2014 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
VIENNA, VA
Past

May 15, 2014 - May 24, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
Vienna, VA
Past

July 31, 2012 - April 15, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
VIENNA, VA
Past

July 6, 2012 - April 15, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
VIENNA, VA
Past

April 21, 2010 - October 4, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

February 9, 2010 - October 4, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 25, 2008 - January 27, 2010

UNFCU ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136572
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 4, 2004 - July 19, 2007

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

May 4, 2004 - July 19, 2007

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

July 8, 2002 - October 16, 2003

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 2, 2000 - May 10, 2001

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 5, 1998 - August 16, 1999

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

January 31, 1996 - December 31, 1997

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

August 9, 1995 - January 31, 1996

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 14, 1994 - February 10, 1995

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

May 27, 1992 - June 9, 1994

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

January 29, 1992 - May 11, 1992

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 26, 1988 - April 2, 1990

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

June 6, 1988 - October 20, 1988

SECURITIES WEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4898
Past

July 9, 1986 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL ADVISORS JAPAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11176
Past

August 15, 1984 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

August 15, 1984 - March 21, 1988

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/18/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Schwab Way, San Francisco, CA 94105
Mailing Address
3000 Schwab Way Sf211mn-08-330, Westlake, TX 76262-8104
Phone number
(817) 859-5000
Established
California since 04/01/1971
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
30,065

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER
BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTTDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES2429276
CRAIG, JONATHAN MPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING4144656
HATHI, NEESHA KMANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS2648997
HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARDMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER6403083
NICHOLS, CHARLESMANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4811434
STARR, JEFFREY HAROLDMANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4700461
VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIELMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4570777

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Civil Event3
Arbitration248
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/24/2025
Cover Page
01/19/2024
04/14/2023

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Company Information


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

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