Charles E. Garner

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY

Westlake, TX 76262-8104

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CRD#: 2187960

Professional summary

Charles Eldon Garner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Westlake, Texas and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Westlake, Texas.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Charles has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

July 23, 2021 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX 76262-8104

RIA

CRD#: 159035

Westlake, TX

Current

May 23, 2020 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX 76262

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

May 23, 2020 - July 26, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, TX

Past

January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 5475

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Past

January 31, 2014 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

ADDISON, TX

Past

January 31, 2014 - May 24, 2020

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

ADDISON, TX

Past

August 26, 2011 - January 23, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

PLANO, TX

Past

August 26, 2011 - January 23, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

PLANO, TX

Past

July 1, 2003 - August 30, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

PLANO, TX

Past

July 1, 2003 - August 30, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

PLANO, TX

Past

July 18, 1997 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7471

PLANO, TX

Past

July 18, 1997 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 11, 1991 - July 29, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

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
(5/23/2020)

Arizona
(5/23/2020)

Arkansas
(5/23/2020)

California
(5/23/2020)

Colorado
(5/23/2020)

Connecticut
(5/23/2020)

District of Columbia
(6/11/2024)

Florida
(5/23/2020)

Georgia
(5/23/2020)

Hawaii
(5/23/2020)

Illinois
(5/23/2020)

Indiana
(5/23/2020)

Louisiana
(5/23/2020)

Maine
(5/23/2020)

Maryland
(7/25/2025)

Massachusetts
(5/23/2020)

Michigan
(5/23/2020)

Minnesota
(5/23/2020)

Mississippi
(5/23/2020)

Missouri
(5/23/2020)

Montana
(5/23/2020)

Nevada
(5/23/2020)

New Jersey
(5/23/2020)

New Mexico
(5/23/2020)

New York
(5/23/2020)

North Carolina
(5/23/2020)

Ohio
(5/23/2020)

Oklahoma
(5/23/2020)

Oregon
(5/23/2020)

Pennsylvania
(5/23/2020)

South Carolina
(5/23/2020)

Tennessee
(5/23/2020)

Texas
(5/23/2020)

IAR

Texas
(7/23/2021)

Vermont
(5/23/2020)

Virginia
(5/23/2020)

Washington
(5/23/2020)

West Virginia
(5/23/2020)

Wisconsin
(5/23/2020)

Wyoming
(5/23/2020)

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: 6/11/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/13/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 6/3/1998

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/9/1991

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 8

Date: 2/12/1998

General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/11/1996

Series 63

Date: 12/13/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 6/3/1998

Series 7

Date: 12/9/1991

Series 9

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 10

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 8

Date: 2/12/1998

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

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SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

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