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Mark G. Lichtbach

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CRD#: 817150
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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.

Mark G. Lichtbach, who also goes by Mark Gary Lichtbach, was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Mark had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 8, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mark Gary Lichtbach

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.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 21, 1991 - January 26, 2015

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
LONE TREE, CO
Past

June 12, 1990 - August 9, 1990

FIRST AMERICA EQUITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7652
Past

May 22, 1989 - June 20, 1990

ROYCE PARK INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16539
Past

April 10, 1989 - May 30, 1989

KOCHCAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 21038
Past

February 22, 1989 - April 10, 1989

J. B. STERLING CORP. (INVESTMENT SECURITIES)

BD
CRD#: 8205
Past

October 27, 1988 - January 3, 1989

NTB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7425
Past

November 19, 1986 - February 4, 1988

PORTFOLIO ASSET MGT/USA FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

BD
CRD#: 13741
Past

December 17, 1985 - July 23, 1987

HICKEY, KOBER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 10290
Past

July 22, 1985 - November 15, 1985

POWER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15527
Past

April 29, 1985 - June 18, 1985

HAMILTON BOHNER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14774
Past

March 28, 1985 - April 29, 1985

NTB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7425
Past

December 21, 1983 - December 27, 1984

RICHEY, FRANKEL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 8548
Past

March 28, 1983 - December 15, 1983

DILLON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10660
Past

August 5, 1982 - August 1, 1983

PRESTIGE INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10300
Past

March 2, 1982 - August 5, 1982

J DANIEL BELL & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6615
Past

September 22, 1981 - March 2, 1982

G. S. OMNI CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8141
Past

August 23, 1979 - October 30, 1981

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096
Past

May 1, 1979 - September 20, 1979

FIRST COLORADO INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6929
Past

January 13, 1976 - July 1, 1976

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/31/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/8/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/4/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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

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Company Information


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

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