William C. Matthews

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY

Richfield, OH 44286

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CRD#: 4517372

Professional summary

William Charles Matthews, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Charles Matthews, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Richfield, Ohio and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Richfield, Ohio.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bill Charles Matthews

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2003

Experience

Current

February 19, 2021 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 4150 Kinross Lakes Pkwy, Richfield, OH 44286

RIA

CRD#: 159035

Richfield, OH

Current

October 18, 2007 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 4150 Kinross Lakes Pkwy, Richfield, OH 44286

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Richfield, OH

Past

October 19, 2007 - February 19, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Westlake, OH

Past

June 19, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 19, 2002 - October 8, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

SHEFFIELD VLG, OH

Past

April 8, 2002 - May 29, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

April 8, 2002 - May 29, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

July 19, 2001 - October 8, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

SHEFFIELD VLG, OH

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

Alabama
(5/8/2023)

Arizona
(4/7/2022)

Arkansas
(3/10/2022)

California
(1/2/2008)

Colorado
(1/7/2019)

Connecticut
(8/3/2021)

District of Columbia
(12/8/2014)

Florida
(12/6/2012)

Georgia
(5/11/2018)

Illinois
(1/7/2019)

Indiana
(3/10/2021)

Iowa
(2/7/2024)

Kentucky
(10/15/2012)

Maryland
(1/14/2013)

Massachusetts
(1/7/2019)

Michigan
(10/16/2012)

Minnesota
(11/13/2024)

Mississippi
(7/23/2021)

Montana
(6/22/2021)

Nevada
(12/10/2024)

New Jersey
(6/1/2021)

New Mexico
(8/19/2024)

New York
(11/21/2020)

North Carolina
(6/1/2018)

Ohio
(10/18/2007)

IAR

Ohio
(2/19/2021)

Oregon
(2/28/2024)

Pennsylvania
(10/17/2012)

Rhode Island
(3/8/2019)

South Carolina
(5/11/2022)

South Dakota
(7/21/2023)

Tennessee
(10/15/2012)

Texas
(1/7/2019)

IAR

Texas
(2/21/2021)

Virginia
(1/8/2013)

Washington
(1/7/2019)

West Virginia
(10/24/2012)

Wisconsin
(1/8/2013)

Wyoming
(7/19/2022)

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: 8/23/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/5/2002

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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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.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/23/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/5/2002

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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