Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor - Schwab Wealth Advisory

Charles Schwab; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and Employee stock plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sabbatical after 5‑y

Paid parental leave and family‑making

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor to oversee a book of high‑net‑worth clients. You will lead relationships, deliver comprehensive financial planning, and provide tailored investment guidance aligned to Schwab’s fiduciary standards.

You will collaborate with a seasoned advisory team to navigate complex decisions, drive client retention, and uphold rigorous regulatory and fiduciary expectations in a hands‑on, on‑site environment.

Qualifications

• CFP or CFA designation required or in progress.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses are required or obtainable within defined timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing client relationships and deliver holistic financial planning.
• Provide tailored investment guidance aligned to Schwab’s approach to investing.
• Collaborate with advisory team to support clients through complex financial decisions.
• Help clients stay focused on long‑term goals and ensure fiduciary and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Client relationships

Financial planning

Time management

Coachability

Self-awareness

Education

CFP designation

CFA designation

Tools

FINRA Series 7

FINRA Series 66

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thinking meets disciplined investing as we challenge the status quo and help clients achieve what matters most.

Schwab Wealth Advisory is a fee‑based, non‑discretionary investment advisory solution built on trust, personalized service, and a fiduciary commitment to our clients. As a Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor, you’ll manage ongoing client relationships, deliver holistic financial planning, and provide tailored investment guidance aligned to Schwab’s approach to investing. You’ll collaborate closely with an experienced advisory team to support clients through complex financial decisions while helping them stay focused on long‑term goals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a relationship‑driven environment, communicates with clarity and empathy, and takes ownership of client outcomes. Your work directly supports client confidence, long‑term retention, and advisory excellence.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified locations.

What You Have

• Client Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead complex client relationships by diagnosing needs through advanced discovery, navigating sensitive conversations with diplomacy, and influencing decisions by translating sophisticated planning and investment concepts into clear, tailored guidance that drives action and deepens trust.
• Time Management: Ability to set an operating cadence for a book of business—prioritizing high‑impact activities, coordinating across partners, and proactively communicating tradeoffs, timelines, and next steps—while ensuring service consistency and follow‑through on complex, multi‑workstream client needs.
• Financial Planning: Proven ability to develop and communicate holistic financial plans for high‑complexity scenarios (e.g., concentrated positions, tax‑aware strategies, multi‑goal planning), synthesizing inputs into recommendations that align portfolios to client objectives, risk profile, and long‑term outcomes.
• Coachability: Demonstrates a senior learning mindset by seeking input from peers and leaders, integrating feedback into measurable behavior changes, and sharing best practices—coaching others informally to raise advisory quality and client experience.
• Self‑Awareness: Exercises sound judgment and risk awareness—recognizing when situations exceed scope or require additional expertise, surfacing concerns early, and escalating with clear context and options to protect the client experience and meet fiduciary and regulatory expectations.

Additional Requirements

• CFP® designation or CFA® designation
• Bachelor’s degree
• Active FINRA Series 7 license
  • May be obtained with a 120‑day condition of employment
• Active FINRA Series 66 license (or equivalent)
  • May be obtained within the first 120 days

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28‑day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance