Nicholas E. Gardner

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY

Mclean, VA 22102

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 7122397

Professional summary

Nicholas Edward Gardner, who also goes by Nicholas Edward Gardner, Nicholas Gardner, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC. located in Mclean, Virginia and CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. located in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Nicholas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Nicholas Edward Gardner | Nicholas Gardner

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicholas Edward Gardner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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

None

Experience

Current

June 4, 2025 - Present

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 1650 Tysons Blvd Ste 500, Mclean, VA 22102

RIA

CRD#: 159035

Mclean, VA

Current

June 4, 2025 - 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 - May 8, 2025

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

November 16, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Past

July 25, 2019 - May 8, 2025

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

CHARLOTTE, NC

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".

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

Colorado
(8/12/2025)

Delaware
(6/6/2025)

District of Columbia
(6/6/2025)

Florida
(6/6/2025)

Georgia
(6/6/2025)

Illinois
(10/3/2025)

Indiana
(8/12/2025)

Kansas
(8/12/2025)

Kentucky
(8/12/2025)

Maryland
(6/6/2025)

Massachusetts
(8/12/2025)

Michigan
(8/12/2025)

Minnesota
(8/12/2025)

Missouri
(8/12/2025)

New Jersey
(6/6/2025)

New York
(6/6/2025)

North Carolina
(6/6/2025)

Pennsylvania
(6/6/2025)

Rhode Island
(8/12/2025)

South Carolina
(6/6/2025)

Tennessee
(6/6/2025)

Texas
(6/6/2025)

IAR

Texas
(6/6/2025)

Utah
(8/12/2025)

Virginia
(6/4/2025)

IAR

Virginia
(6/4/2025)

Washington
(8/12/2025)

West Virginia
(6/6/2025)

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: 11/15/2021

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/2/2019

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 7/25/2019

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/23/2019

Securities Industry Essentials 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)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Raylonte Roach

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

IAR

BETHESDA, MD

Matthew Halverson

MORGAN STANLEY

IAR

Washington, DC

Erin Caines

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

IAR

DERWOOD, MD

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Nicholas E. Gardner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicholas Edward Gardner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/15/2021

Series 63

Date: 8/2/2019

Series 7TO

Date: 7/25/2019

SIE

Date: 7/23/2019

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.

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors