Leland D. Kraus

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY | Financial Consultant

St Louis, MO 63141

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CRD#: 6183678

Professional summary

Leland Daniel Kraus, CFP®, who also goes by Lee Kraus, Leland Daniel Kraus, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in St Louis, Missouri and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in St Louis, Missouri.

Leland is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Leland has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography

Doing business at Fidelity provides you access to our trusted brand, our industry leading technology, our cost efficient investment platform, and the ability to work closely with me and my team.  I have a true passion for wealth planning and take pride in helping clients strive for more than they thought possible when it comes to their financial goals.  As your advisor, I am committed to using every available resource to help you work towards financial success. 

Question & Answer

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Insurance Planning

Employee and Employer Plan Ben...

Tax Planning

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Investment Planning

Estate Planning

Retirement Planning

What is your minimum asset requirement?

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Lee Kraus | Leland Daniel Kraus

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2016

Education

Belmont University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

2010

Experience

Current

July 10, 2024 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 500 Maryville University Drive, St Louis, MO 63141

RIA

CRD#: 159035

St Louis, MO

Current

July 10, 2024 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 500 Maryville University Drive, St Louis, MO 63141

RIA

CRD#: 5393

St Louis, MO

Past

July 13, 2018 - April 23, 2024

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 28, 2015 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

October 14, 2013 - April 23, 2024

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

April 18, 2013 - July 26, 2013

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

NASHVILLE, TN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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.

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

Arizona
(8/6/2024)

Arkansas
(3/28/2025)

Florida
(8/6/2024)

Illinois
(8/6/2024)

Kentucky
(4/25/2025)

Michigan
(2/12/2025)

Missouri
(7/10/2024)

IAR

Missouri
(7/10/2024)

Ohio
(11/13/2024)

Oklahoma
(8/14/2024)

Pennsylvania
(9/6/2024)

Texas
(8/6/2024)

Washington
(9/26/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/23/2015

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/16/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/9/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/17/2013

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

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)

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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Leland D. Kraus

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Leland Daniel Kraus's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Education

Belmont University

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/23/2015

Series 63

Date: 6/16/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/9/2014

Series 6

Date: 4/17/2013

FINRA

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

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