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Bernadette P. Hoffmann

CRD#: 6109371
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Bernadette Parel Hoffmann

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.

Bernadette Parel Hoffmann, who also goes by Bernadette P Espejo, Bernadette Parel Espejo, Bernadette P. Espejo, Bernadette Hoffmann, Bernadette VIllalon Parel, was a registered financial professional .

Bernadette is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2014. Bernadette had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bernadette P Espejo | Bernadette Parel Espejo | Bernadette P. Espejo | Bernadette Hoffmann | Bernadette Villalon Parel

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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None

Experience

Past

May 21, 2025 - June 16, 2026

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
Indianapolis, IN
Past

May 21, 2025 - June 16, 2026

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Indianapolis, IN
Past

June 20, 2019 - May 6, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 23, 2014 - May 6, 2025

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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".
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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/13/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/6/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/13/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/23/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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)

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#: 159035

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