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Edwin Ryu

Member/Chief Compliance Officer at Legacy Wealth Advisors in San Jose, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Edwin Ryu is Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $178M, and works from its San Jose, CA office. Edwin Ryu has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Legacy Wealth Advisors since 15 August 2000, has 26 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7.

26
Years in industry
26
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Edwin Ryu has been Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Legacy Wealth Advisors since December 1999, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Edwin Ryu holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University.

Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC is a San Jose, CA firm with $178M under management, 62 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Edwin K.S. Ryu is the Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Legacy Wealth Advisors. He previously worked at Touche Ross & Co. (now Deloitte), where he was promoted to the management ranks within the Private Company Advisory Services Group. He has been a private investor and a wealth advisor for over twenty-five years, and his client base consists of high net worth individuals, families, and institutions.

  1. – present · 26 years
    San Jose, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127758

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Legacy Wealth Advisors

  • CPA
  • PFS

Investment adviser representative registrations

Edwin Ryu is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since August 2000.

  • CaliforniaSince 15 August 2000

Examinations

Series 716 March 1985
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Edwin Kyu Sung Ryu
CRD
1289017
Firm
Legacy Wealth Advisors · CRD 127758
Role
Member/Chief Compliance Officer
Office
2001 Gateway Place, Suite 600W, San Jose, CA 95110
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 2000
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Edwin Ryu work?

Edwin Ryu has been Member/Chief Compliance Officer of Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC since December 1999, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 18 March 2026

Is Edwin Ryu a financial advisor?

Yes. Edwin Ryu has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Legacy Wealth Advisors since August 2000.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Edwin Ryu have?

Edwin Ryu has 26 years in the financial industry, since August 2000, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Edwin Ryu passed?

Edwin Ryu passed the Series 7 in March 1985.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Edwin Ryu based?

Edwin Ryu’s registered office is in San Jose, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Edwin Ryu registered with FINRA?

No. Edwin Ryu has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Edwin Ryu’s record?

Search CRD 1289017 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Edwin Ryu’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1289017, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC, filed 18 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Legacy Wealth Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.