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Kelly K. Arakaki

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
PHOENIX, AZ 85016-1215
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CRD#: 2322134
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Professional summary


Kelly Kiyoshiro Arakaki, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Kelly has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

January 23, 2015 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 2423 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215
RIA
CRD#: 159035
PHOENIX, AZ
Current

January 14, 2015 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 2423 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

April 27, 2010 - December 2, 2014

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 13, 2010 - December 2, 2014

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 5, 2006 - April 28, 2009

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 2682
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

May 8, 2006 - November 28, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

April 25, 2006 - April 28, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 16, 2004 - January 18, 2006

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 22, 2004 - January 18, 2006

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 31, 2002 - December 31, 2003

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 24, 1999 - April 17, 2002

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

July 29, 1998 - May 10, 1999

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 16, 1998 - August 5, 1998

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 1, 1996 - March 15, 1998

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

December 21, 1995 - August 1, 1996

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 7, 1994 - December 20, 1995

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 25, 1993 - May 2, 1994

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
SW
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.
RR
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

RR
Arizona
(1/23/2015)
IAR
Arizona
(1/23/2015)
RR
California
(1/14/2015)
RR
Colorado
(1/14/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(3/7/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/14/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2015)
RR
Georgia
(10/18/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(1/14/2015)
RR
Illinois
(1/14/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(10/18/2019)
RR
Maryland
(1/21/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/7/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/14/2015)
RR
Missouri
(2/7/2024)
RR
Nevada
(6/24/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/14/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(1/14/2015)
RR
New York
(1/14/2015)
RR
Ohio
(1/15/2015)
RR
Oregon
(1/14/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/14/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(1/14/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/14/2015)
RR
Texas
(1/14/2015)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2021)
RR
Utah
(1/14/2015)
RR
Virginia
(1/14/2015)
RR
Washington
(1/14/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/4/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


SW
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)


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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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Company Information


SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 159035Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215

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