Richard Y. Kars

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY

LONE TREE, CO 80124

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CRD#: 2091108

Professional summary

Richard Yancy Kars, CFP®, who also goes by Richard Y Kars, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Lone Tree, Colorado and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Richard has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Richard Y Kars

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

May 17, 2013 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 9875 Schwab Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124

RIA

CRD#: 159035

LONE TREE, CO

Current

May 15, 2013 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 9800 Schwab Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Lone Tree, CO

Past

March 17, 2010 - October 22, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110518

BYRON CENTER, MI

Past

December 2, 2009 - October 22, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

BYRON CENTER, MI

Past

October 27, 2004 - August 4, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

May 24, 2002 - June 29, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

November 29, 1995 - June 4, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

April 26, 1994 - December 1, 1995

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

September 12, 1990 - April 4, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 12, 1990 - April 4, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

SCHWAB PRIVATE CLIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. | SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 159035 / SEC#: 801-72795

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(10/5/2024)

Arizona
(5/30/2013)

California
(5/16/2013)

Colorado
(5/17/2013)

IAR

Colorado
(5/17/2013)

Connecticut
(2/7/2024)

Florida
(5/20/2013)

Georgia
(2/6/2017)

Illinois
(5/13/2013)

Iowa
(5/17/2013)

Kansas
(5/16/2013)

Louisiana
(5/20/2013)

Maryland
(5/20/2013)

Massachusetts
(6/11/2018)

Michigan
(7/18/2018)

Minnesota
(5/17/2013)

Mississippi
(6/9/2017)

Missouri
(5/16/2013)

Nebraska
(5/20/2013)

Nevada
(3/25/2020)

New Mexico
(7/26/2018)

New York
(3/10/2016)

North Carolina
(1/25/2016)

Ohio
(2/7/2024)

Oklahoma
(7/25/2024)

Pennsylvania
(6/21/2018)

South Carolina
(5/20/2013)

South Dakota
(5/20/2013)

Tennessee
(5/22/2013)

Texas
(1/2/2020)

IAR

Texas
(1/2/2020)

Virginia
(5/12/2015)

Washington
(5/22/2013)

Wisconsin
(10/25/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/22/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/11/1990

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/27/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/11/1990

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 10/11/2001

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 9/25/2001

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

SCHWAB PRIVATE CLIENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. | SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 159035 / SEC#: 801-72795

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-1901

Mailing Address

Phone number

(415) 667-7000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,042

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/22/2001

Series 63

Date: 9/11/1990

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/27/1994

Series 6

Date: 9/11/1990

Series 10

Date: 10/11/2001

Series 9

Date: 9/25/2001

FINRA

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

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