Ruth Phillips
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Ruth Phillips, who also goes by Ruth Phillips, Ruth Phillips-vargas, Ruth Sanchez, was a registered financial professional .
Ruth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Ruth had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Experience
November 17, 2021 - December 5, 2024
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
June 4, 2021 - September 1, 2021
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
May 4, 2017 - December 16, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
April 27, 2017 - December 16, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
November 24, 2015 - March 10, 2017
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
August 8, 2011 - November 13, 2015
MORGAN STANLEY
July 29, 2011 - November 13, 2015
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - June 11, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - June 11, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
February 16, 2007 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
June 9, 2003 - February 10, 2006
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES
March 22, 2002 - April 23, 2003
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
May 21, 1996 - March 4, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514
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Current Firm

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC. | 100% OWNER | |
| BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTT | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES | 2429276 |
| CRAIG, JONATHAN M | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING | 4144656 |
| HATHI, NEESHA K | MANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS | 2648997 |
| HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 6403083 |
| NICHOLS, CHARLES | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4811434 |
| STARR, JEFFREY HAROLD | MANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4700461 |
| VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIEL | MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4570777 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 58 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 248 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2025 | ||
| 01/19/2024 | ||
| 04/14/2023 |
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