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Richard Schultz

Pacific Investment Research · Cupertino, California

Richard Schultz is a fee-only financial advisor at Pacific Investment Research in Cupertino, California, who holds the BS and CFP credentials. Richard charges a percentage of assets and a one-time planning fee.

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Facts

FirmPacific Investment Research
Based in Cupertino, California
Fee modelPercentage of assets · One-time planning fee
Assets under management$150.5M across 89 accounts
CredentialsBS · CFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA · CRD 2122190
Exams passedSeries 63 (1991)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Websitepacificinvestmentresearch.com
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How Richard's firm compares

  • Pacific Investment Research's average account is about $1.7 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 89 accounts).

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Questions about Richard

Is Richard Schultz a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Richard Schultz is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Richard's firm.

How does Richard charge for financial advice?

Richard charges a percentage of assets and a one-time planning fee.

Where is Richard Schultz based?

Richard Schultz is based in Cupertino, California.

What credentials does Richard Schultz hold?

Richard Schultz holds the BS and CFP credentials.

Is Richard Schultz registered with the SEC?

Yes. Richard Schultz is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 2122190), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

How much does Pacific Investment Research manage?

Pacific Investment Research reports $150.5M across 89 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Richard Schultz?

Through Richard's website, pacificinvestmentresearch.com.

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