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Thomas G. Dolby

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
San Francisco, CA 94105
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CRD#: 5085440
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Professional summary


Thomas George Dolby, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Thomas G Dolby, Tom G Dolby, Tom Dolby, 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.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Thomas has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas G Dolby | Tom G Dolby | Tom Dolby

Other business activities


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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


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

Start date: 2021-11-05

Expire date: 2023-10-31

Experience


Current

July 3, 2025 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 211 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
CRD#: 159035
San Francisco, CA
Current

July 3, 2025 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 211 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
San Francisco, CA
Past

February 21, 2019 - January 24, 2025

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 103705
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 21, 2019 - January 24, 2025

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103705
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 15, 2016 - October 3, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 15, 2016 - October 3, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 24, 2015 - November 3, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 24, 2015 - November 3, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 9, 2015 - June 1, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 9, 2015 - June 1, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 28, 2011 - November 5, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 23, 2011 - November 5, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 7, 2010 - September 9, 2010

SHELTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 104720
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 7, 2010 - September 9, 2010

RFS PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 18119
DENVER, CO
Past

June 16, 2008 - February 24, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 12, 2008 - February 24, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 16, 2006 - March 17, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 16, 2006 - October 5, 2006

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
BOSTON, MA

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
California
(7/3/2025)
IAR
California
(7/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/16/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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
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)


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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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Company Information


SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 159035San Francisco, CA 94105

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