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Patrick W. Sands
SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
Chicago, IL 60606-4111
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CRD#: 3247222
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Professional summary
Patrick W Sands, who also goes by Patrick W Sands, Patrick William Sands, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Patrick has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Patrick W Sands | Patrick William Sands
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 14, 2022 - Present
SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.
Office #1: 150 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-4111RIA
CRD#: 159035
Chicago, IL
Current
January 5, 2026 - Present
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Office #1: 150 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-4111RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
Chicago, IL
Current
November 24, 1999 - Present
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
Office #1: 150 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-4111RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
Chicago, IL
Past
May 13, 2002 - March 28, 2023
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
CHICAGO, IL
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
Alabama(2/7/2024)
RR
Alaska(2/7/2024)
RR
Arizona(3/2/2009)
RR
Arkansas(2/7/2024)
RR
California(2/11/2000)
RR
Colorado(9/25/2014)
RR
Connecticut(4/2/2018)
RR
Delaware(2/7/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(1/29/2015)
RR
Florida(5/13/2009)
RR
Georgia(3/24/2011)
RR
Hawaii(2/7/2024)
RR
Idaho(2/7/2024)
RR
Illinois(4/7/2009)
IAR
Illinois(2/14/2022)
RR
Indiana(4/7/2009)
RR
Iowa(7/20/2018)
RR
Kansas(7/26/2021)
RR
Kentucky(2/7/2024)
RR
Louisiana(3/3/2015)
RR
Maine(12/17/2021)
RR
Maryland(3/28/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(1/29/2015)
RR
Michigan(6/30/2009)
RR
Minnesota(9/17/2019)
RR
Mississippi(2/7/2024)
RR
Missouri(2/11/2013)
RR
Montana(1/29/2015)
RR
Nebraska(2/7/2024)
RR
Nevada(8/24/2015)
RR
New Hampshire(2/7/2024)
RR
New Jersey(1/29/2015)
RR
New Mexico(2/7/2024)
RR
New York(1/9/2015)
RR
North Carolina(6/3/2011)
RR
North Dakota(2/7/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/24/2011)
RR
Oklahoma(3/28/2019)
RR
Oregon(2/7/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/9/2012)
RR
Puerto Rico(2/7/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(2/7/2024)
RR
South Carolina(1/29/2015)
RR
South Dakota(2/7/2024)
RR
Tennessee(1/12/2017)
RR
Texas(1/29/2015)
IAR
Texas(1/5/2026)
RR
Utah(2/7/2024)
RR
Vermont(2/7/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands(2/7/2024)
RR
Virginia(3/22/2013)
RR
Washington(9/17/2018)
RR
West Virginia(2/7/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(4/7/2009)
RR
Wyoming(2/7/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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Contact information
Main Address
9800 Schwab Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124
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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