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Patrick C. Ru

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 4831516
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Professional summary

Patrick Cheng Ru, who also goes by Patrick Cheng Ru, Patrick Ru, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in San Diego, California and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Patrick has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Patrick Cheng Ru | Patrick Ru

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

February 17, 2026 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
San Diego, CA
Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: One International Place, Boston, MA 02110-2600
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
Boston, MA
Past

March 14, 2024 - December 2, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
San Diego, CA
Past

March 12, 2024 - December 2, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
San Diego, CA
Past

July 26, 2019 - September 13, 2023

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
San Diego, CA
Past

January 5, 2016 - September 13, 2023

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 2011 - June 30, 2016

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 14, 2006 - August 22, 2011

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 2004 - August 3, 2006

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
California
(2/17/2026)
IAR
California
(2/17/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/8/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/11/2004
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 3
Date: 9/24/2008
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/8/2004
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 Diego, CA

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