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Benjamin Fernandez

CFP®
SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 2946067·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Benjamin Fernandez, CFP®, who also goes by Benjamin Ocampo Fernandez Jr., Benjamin Ocampo Fernandez, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Chicago, Illinois. Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Benjamin has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE,...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Benjamin Ocampo Fernandez Jr., Benjamin Ocampo Fernandez

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.·CRD# 159035
RIA
Chicago, IL
July 1, 2025 - Present
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
RIA
BD
150 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-4111
December 16, 2020 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Chicago, IL
October 10, 2018 - October 21, 2019
BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137115
BD
Chicago, IL
January 12, 2015 - October 11, 2016
ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC·CRD# 169804
BD
Chicago, IL
August 15, 2014 - December 2, 2014
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION·CRD# 10465
BD
Glen Allen, VA
July 15, 2014 - August 15, 2014
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
BD
Gurnee, IL
December 11, 2013 - January 27, 2014
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Chicago, IL
November 13, 2012 - October 18, 2013
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Chicago, IL
July 10, 2012 - October 18, 2013
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Chicago, IL
August 6, 2002 - October 8, 2008
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
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Omaha, NE
April 25, 2000 - July 23, 2002

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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 - SEC (12/9/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

425 Market Street 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone Number

(415) 667-7000

# of Employees

1,457

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/14/2026)

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Other business activities

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Illinois
(12/18/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(7/1/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2012About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2016About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2001About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2001About the Series 10 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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