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Thomas A. Packard

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CRD#: 2171309
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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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Thomas Alan Packard, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Packard, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Thomas had worked at 24 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Packard

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 - June 22, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

May 23, 2020 - June 22, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 27, 2013 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 17, 2013 - May 24, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 25, 2012 - October 22, 2012

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

October 13, 2010 - June 3, 2013

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

January 3, 2008 - October 11, 2010

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
FISHER, IN
Past

January 3, 2008 - October 11, 2010

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
FISHERS, IN
Past

November 28, 2005 - December 4, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FISHERS, IN
Past

November 22, 2005 - December 4, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FISHERS, IN
Past

September 10, 2004 - November 29, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Past

September 3, 2004 - November 29, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 5, 2001 - September 17, 2004

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
FISHERS, IN
Past

February 21, 2001 - September 17, 2004

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 16, 2000 - February 15, 2001

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 19, 2000 - September 13, 2000

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 19, 2000 - September 13, 2000

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 14, 2000 - May 15, 2000

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

April 14, 1999 - May 23, 2000

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 25, 1998 - March 26, 1999

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

September 29, 1997 - September 10, 1998

AMERICAN EXPRESS SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10518
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 29, 1997 - September 19, 1997

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 30, 1995 - July 22, 1997

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

December 6, 1994 - May 29, 1996

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 6, 1994 - May 29, 1996

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 30, 1991 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 30, 1991 - October 21, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/19/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/1997
General Securities Principal Examination

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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