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Ralph Phillip Baca

CFP®
SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
·CRD# 3133210·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Ralph Phillip Baca, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Indianapolis, Indiana and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Ralph has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52 and Series 9 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.·CRD# 159035
RIA
8332 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2482
August 12, 2015 - Present
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
RIA
BD
8332 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2482
August 11, 2015 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
Houston, TX
January 18, 2013 - June 30, 2015
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Houston, TX
January 18, 2013 - June 30, 2015
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
RIA
Houston, TX
July 26, 2011 - February 1, 2013
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
BD
Houston, TX
May 9, 2011 - February 1, 2013
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC·CRD# 17086
BD
Birmingham, AL
June 2, 2004 - December 6, 2005
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
RIA
Dallas, TX
January 30, 2004 - May 21, 2004
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Chicago, IL
January 30, 2004 - May 21, 2004
E*TRADE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 111178
RIA
Pasadena, TX
April 17, 2003 - June 11, 2003
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 29106
BD
Jersey City, NJ
January 28, 2003 - June 11, 2003
CYBERTRADER, INC.·CRD# 44523
BD
Austin, TX
March 19, 2001 - July 17, 2001
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
BD
Westlake, TX
September 14, 2000 - October 29, 2002
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
BD
Detroit, MI
November 18, 1998 - July 24, 2000

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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 (6/29/2026)

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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
Alabama
(5/22/2025)
RR
Arizona
(10/21/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(8/11/2015)
RR
California
(8/11/2015)
RR
Colorado
(8/11/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(8/11/2015)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/22/2017)
RR
Florida
(8/11/2015)
RR
Georgia
(8/11/2015)
RR
Illinois
(8/11/2015)
RR
Indiana
(8/11/2015)
IAR
Indiana
(8/12/2015)
RR
Iowa
(2/7/2024)
RR
Kansas
(11/15/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(3/22/2017)
RR
Louisiana
(8/11/2015)
RR
Maryland
(8/11/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/11/2015)
RR
Michigan
(8/11/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(11/24/2015)
RR
Missouri
(9/24/2024)
RR
Montana
(2/7/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(11/13/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/6/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/11/2015)
RR
New York
(8/11/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(8/12/2015)
RR
Ohio
(8/12/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/18/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(11/18/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(12/7/2015)
RR
Texas
(8/11/2015)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/16/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/22/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(2/10/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/11/2015)

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

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2011About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 2003About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2011About the Series 7 exam

Series 52 — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1998About the Series 52 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2017About the Series 9 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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