Robert R. Merfeld

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY

Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215

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CRD#: 4184213

Professional summary

Robert R Merfeld, CFP®, who also goes by Robert Raymond Merfeld, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Robert has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Robert Raymond Merfeld

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

April 11, 2022 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 2423 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215

RIA

CRD#: 159035

Phoenix, AZ

Current

October 6, 2000 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 2423 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Phoenix, AZ

Past

October 22, 2014 - March 28, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Phoenix, AZ

Past

August 7, 2013 - October 17, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Phoenix, AZ

Past

January 3, 2012 - October 23, 2014

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 159035

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

May 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

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".

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.

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

Alabama
(6/10/2025)

Arizona
(11/8/2000)

IAR

Arizona
(4/11/2022)

California
(12/4/2000)

Colorado
(5/22/2018)

Florida
(4/29/2010)

Georgia
(5/20/2021)

Hawaii
(5/18/2024)

Idaho
(5/20/2021)

Illinois
(6/3/2025)

Iowa
(5/20/2021)

Maine
(5/20/2021)

Maryland
(5/20/2021)

Massachusetts
(5/20/2021)

Missouri
(8/8/2024)

Nebraska
(11/15/2024)

Nevada
(3/11/2004)

New Jersey
(7/18/2024)

New Mexico
(1/9/2006)

New York
(5/20/2021)

Oklahoma
(3/7/2024)

Oregon
(5/20/2021)

South Carolina
(5/16/2024)

South Dakota
(5/20/2021)

Tennessee
(5/20/2021)

Texas
(3/2/2004)

Utah
(5/20/2021)

Vermont
(4/26/2024)

Virginia
(5/20/2021)

Washington
(5/20/2021)

Wyoming
(5/20/2021)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/30/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/7/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/5/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

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)

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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Robert R. Merfeld

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/30/2007

Series 63

Date: 11/7/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/5/2000

FINRA

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

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