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Kenneth Spafford

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY
Orlando, FL 32810
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CRD#: 5096978
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Professional summary


Kenneth Spafford, who also goes by Kenneth Terrence Spafford, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Orlando, Florida and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Orlando, Florida.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kenneth Terrence Spafford

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 Kenneth Spafford's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 6, 2024 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 1991 Summit Park Drive, Orlando, FL 32810
RIA
CRD#: 159035
Orlando, FL
Current

October 28, 2024 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 1991 Summit Park Drive, Orlando, FL 32810
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5393
Orlando, FL
Past

November 18, 2021 - October 9, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 27, 2021 - October 9, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Orlando, FL
Past

February 29, 2008 - October 15, 2008

TALCOTT RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37819
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 11, 2007 - February 29, 2008

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 20, 2006 - July 16, 2007

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
HARTFORD, CT

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
Alabama
(1/8/2025)
RR
Arizona
(4/15/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(1/8/2025)
RR
California
(1/8/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/8/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(1/8/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/26/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Florida
(12/6/2024)
RR
Georgia
(12/26/2024)
RR
Idaho
(1/8/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/8/2025)
RR
Indiana
(1/8/2025)
RR
Iowa
(1/8/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(1/8/2025)
RR
Maine
(1/8/2025)
RR
Maryland
(12/26/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/8/2025)
RR
Michigan
(1/8/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(1/8/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/8/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/8/2025)
RR
New York
(1/8/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(12/26/2024)
RR
Ohio
(1/14/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/8/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/8/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(12/26/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(1/8/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/8/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/3/2025)
RR
Virginia
(12/26/2024)
RR
Washington
(6/3/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(1/8/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/8/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(1/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/19/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/18/2021
General Securities Representative 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
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#: 159035Orlando, FL 32810

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