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Abigail A. Read

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
PHOENIX, AZ 85016-1215
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CRD#: 4482680
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Professional summary


Abigail Adams Brencick Read, CFP®, who also goes by Abby Adams Brencick, Abigail Adams Brencick, Abigail A Chavez, Abigail Adams Brencick Chavez, Abigail A Read, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Abigail is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Abigail has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Abby Adams Brencick | Abigail Adams Brencick | Abigail A Chavez | Abigail Adams Brencick Chavez | Abigail A Read

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Abigail Adams Brencick Read's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

January 22, 2014 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 2423 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215
RIA
CRD#: 159035
PHOENIX, AZ
Current

December 23, 2013 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 2423 E Lincoln Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
Phoenix, AZ
Past

June 20, 2012 - December 16, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 5, 2012 - December 16, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 15, 2010 - October 5, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 30, 2010 - October 5, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 15, 2003 - March 17, 2010

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 15, 2003 - March 17, 2010

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 29, 2002 - July 25, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past

January 16, 2002 - July 25, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 16, 2002 - July 25, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Alaska
(7/10/2014)
RR
Arizona
(12/23/2013)
IAR
Arizona
(1/22/2014)
RR
California
(1/7/2014)
RR
Colorado
(3/25/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(1/5/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/16/2018)
RR
Georgia
(3/18/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(3/19/2025)
RR
Idaho
(3/18/2014)
RR
Illinois
(3/30/2015)
RR
Iowa
(1/5/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(1/5/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(1/5/2021)
RR
Maine
(11/1/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/8/2018)
RR
Michigan
(9/25/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(8/24/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(5/21/2021)
RR
Missouri
(1/6/2023)
RR
Montana
(3/18/2014)
RR
Nevada
(2/7/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(8/16/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(5/10/2025)
RR
New York
(6/29/2018)
RR
Ohio
(11/12/2015)
RR
Oregon
(4/3/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/6/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(1/5/2021)
RR
Texas
(3/18/2014)
IAR
Texas
(12/11/2020)
RR
Utah
(3/18/2014)
RR
Washington
(4/3/2014)
RR
Wyoming
(2/4/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/25/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 159035Phoenix, AZ 85016-1215

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