Michael D. Relyea

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY

Chicago, IL 60606

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CRD#: 4195707

Professional summary

Michael D Relyea, who also goes by Michael D. Relyea, Michael Deforest Relyea, Michael Relyea, Michael De Forest Relyea, Mike Relyea, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael D. Relyea | Michael Deforest Relyea | Michael Relyea | Michael De Forest Relyea | Mike Relyea

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 17, 2025 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 150 S Wacker Drive Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606

RIA

CRD#: 159035

Chicago, IL

Current

September 17, 2025 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 150 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-4111

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Chicago, IL

Past

January 26, 2022 - August 8, 2025

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 26, 2022 - August 8, 2025

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

CHICAGO, IL

Past

October 18, 2016 - January 19, 2022

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

Aurora, IL

Past

October 18, 2016 - January 19, 2022

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

ADDISON, IL

Past

January 5, 2015 - October 6, 2016

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA

CRD#: 105146

BROOKFIELD, IL

Past

January 5, 2015 - October 6, 2016

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

CRD#: 10690

OAKS, PA

Past

January 6, 2010 - December 9, 2014

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

CRD#: 361

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 23, 2009 - December 15, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 628

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 1, 2009 - December 15, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 30, 2006 - March 25, 2009

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 100460

NORTHBROOK, IL

Past

March 9, 2001 - August 29, 2006

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

CRD#: 6939

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

Arizona
(10/10/2025)

Florida
(10/10/2025)

Georgia
(10/10/2025)

Illinois
(9/17/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(9/17/2025)

Indiana
(10/10/2025)

Michigan
(10/10/2025)

Missouri
(10/10/2025)

Ohio
(10/10/2025)

Pennsylvania
(10/10/2025)

Tennessee
(10/10/2025)

Wisconsin
(10/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/27/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/22/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/31/2001

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: 4/22/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/8/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 4/7/2017

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/9/2016

General Securities Principal 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

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/11/2025)

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Michael D. Relyea

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

SEI INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CORP

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/27/2015

Series 66

Date: 7/22/2009

Series 63

Date: 5/31/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/22/2003

Series 6

Date: 3/8/2001

Series 51

Date: 4/7/2017

Series 24

Date: 12/9/2016

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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