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Brian J. Fuchs

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CRD#: 5258733
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brian Joseph Fuchs, who also goes by Brian Joseph Fuchs, Brian J. Fuchs, Brian Fuchs, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Brian had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian Joseph Fuchs | Brian J. Fuchs | Brian Fuchs

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.
Hammerhead Brands LLC|Investment Related:No|Vlogging on YouTube to document weight loss journey and keep video journal|Managing Member|2023-09-01|HoursPerMonth:Less than 20|HoursSpentduringSecurityTrading:0|I started an LLC and it is not generating money yet, but I am going to document and vlog my weight loss journey and work outs and encourage others. There are not financial services related responsibilities tied to this at all. The channel will eventually monetize and I expect to receive a very modest income from this activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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


Past

September 16, 2022 - December 9, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Tarpon Springs, FL
Past

September 1, 2022 - December 9, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Temple Terrace, FL
Past

August 20, 2021 - February 16, 2022

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 26, 2017 - August 3, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
LUTZ, FL
Past

July 18, 2017 - August 3, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
LUTZ, FL
Past

March 8, 2017 - July 12, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

March 7, 2017 - July 12, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

July 10, 2015 - February 14, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

July 9, 2015 - February 14, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 5, 2013 - July 9, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 3, 2013 - July 9, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

November 5, 2012 - December 4, 2013

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 10, 2011 - November 8, 2012

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

September 26, 2011 - November 8, 2012

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

September 4, 2009 - June 28, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

September 1, 2009 - June 28, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

October 2, 2008 - September 4, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 30, 2007 - September 4, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL

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".
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/26/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Schwab Way, San Francisco, CA 94105
Mailing Address
3000 Schwab Way Sf211mn-08-330, Westlake, TX 76262-8104
Phone number
(817) 859-5000
Established
California since 04/01/1971
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
30,065

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER
BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTTDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES2429276
CRAIG, JONATHAN MPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING4144656
HATHI, NEESHA KMANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS2648997
HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARDMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER6403083
NICHOLS, CHARLESMANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4811434
STARR, JEFFREY HAROLDMANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4700461
VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIELMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4570777

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Civil Event3
Arbitration248
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/24/2025
Cover Page
01/19/2024
04/14/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

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