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Clarence K. Ho

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
San Francisco, CA 94105
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CRD#: 4216341
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Professional summary

Clarence K Ho, who also goes by Clarence Ho, Kalun Ho, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in San Francisco, California and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in San Francisco, California.

Clarence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Clarence has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Clarence Ho | Kalun Ho

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 3, 2012 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 425 Market Street Suite 970, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
CRD#: 159035
San Francisco, CA
Current

November 15, 2000 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 425 Market Street 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 27, 2006 - December 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Dublin, CA

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
Arizona
(8/27/2025)
RR
California
(1/17/2001)
IAR
California
(1/3/2012)
RR
Connecticut
(1/22/2015)
RR
Florida
(2/10/2015)
RR
Georgia
(2/12/2015)
RR
Hawaii
(2/19/2025)
RR
Illinois
(3/7/2001)
RR
Iowa
(1/3/2002)
RR
Maryland
(3/7/2001)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/7/2024)
RR
Michigan
(7/13/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(2/7/2024)
RR
Missouri
(2/7/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/22/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(3/7/2001)
RR
New Mexico
(2/7/2024)
RR
New York
(3/7/2001)
RR
North Carolina
(12/5/2017)
RR
Ohio
(2/7/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(6/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/7/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/7/2001)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/7/2001)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/18/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/8/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/16/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/14/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
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
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)

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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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Company Information

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 159035San Francisco, CA 94105

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