Derrick C. Carter

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY | Financial Consultant

Tysons Corner, VA 22102

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CRD#: 6531493

Professional summary

Derrick C. Carter, CFP®, who also goes by Derrick Clayvon Carter, Derrick Carter, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Tysons Corner, Virginia and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Derrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Derrick has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

As your Financial Consultant, building strong relationships with my clients and their families is my top priority. I will partner with you to understand your short and long-term goals and to help you build a financial plan that is customized to meet your unique needs. 

Question & Answer

What is your minimum asset requirement?

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Derrick Clayvon Carter | Derrick Carter

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2020

Education

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

2015

Experience

Current

February 13, 2026 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 1650 Tysons Blvd Suite #150 & #180, Tysons Corner, VA 22102

RIA

CRD#: 159035

Tysons Corner, VA

Current

February 13, 2026 - Present

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Office #1: 1650 Tysons Blvd Suite 150, Tysons Corner, VA 22102-4856

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Tysons Corner, VA

Past

March 31, 2025 - February 11, 2026

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

BETHESDA, MD

Past

November 26, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

MIDLOTHIAN, VA

Past

July 13, 2018 - October 11, 2018

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 24, 2016 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

COVINGTON, KY

Past

August 24, 2015 - February 11, 2026

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

BETHESDA, MD

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

Delaware
(2/14/2026)

District of Columbia
(2/14/2026)

Florida
(2/14/2026)

Georgia
(2/14/2026)

Maryland
(2/14/2026)

New Jersey
(2/14/2026)

New York
(2/14/2026)

North Carolina
(2/14/2026)

Pennsylvania
(2/14/2026)

South Carolina
(2/14/2026)

Tennessee
(2/14/2026)

Texas
(2/13/2026)

IAR

Texas
(2/14/2026)

Virginia
(2/13/2026)

IAR

Virginia
(2/13/2026)

West Virginia
(2/14/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/23/2016

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/1/2015

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: 8/24/2015

General Securities 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

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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Derrick C. Carter

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Education

University of Cincinnati

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/23/2016

Series 63

Date: 10/1/2015

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/24/2015

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

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SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

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