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Eric T. Deffenbaugh

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CRD#: 2711745
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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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Eric Todd Deffenbaugh was a registered financial professional .

Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Eric had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 53, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
WYNWIT ASSOCIATES LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, GLENDALE AZ, SMALL BUSINESS OPERATION CONSULTING, OWNER, 04/2005, 0, NOT AN ACTIVELY MARKETED ENTITY - BUSINESS NAME RESERVED ONLY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 18, 2015 - July 6, 2025

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

March 17, 2015 - July 6, 2025

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

August 15, 2014 - October 24, 2014

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 169804
CONCORD, CA
Past

December 3, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

January 14, 2011 - October 30, 2014

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CONCORD, CA
Past

January 7, 2011 - November 14, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 23, 2006 - December 3, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 3, 2006 - December 3, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 28, 2005 - November 3, 2005

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 10, 2004 - November 3, 2005

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 20, 2003 - January 16, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 1, 1998 - January 7, 2003

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

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".
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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/24/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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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