Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor - Schwab Wealth Advisory

Charles Schwab Corporation; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor to lead complex client relationships, deliver holistic financial planning, and provide tailored investment guidance aligned to Schwab’s fiduciary standards.

You will collaborate with an experienced advisory team to support clients through sophisticated decisions while focusing on long‑term goals. This on‑site role emphasizes clear communication, fiduciary responsibility, and exceptional client outcomes in a relationship‑driven

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex client relationships by diagnosing needs and translating planning concepts into clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing client relationships, deliver holistic financial planning, and provide tailored investment guidance.

Skills

Client experience

Time management

Financial planning

Coachability

Self‑awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFP designation

CFA designation

FINRA 7 license

FINRA 66 license

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 aSr. Manager, Wealth Advisor,you’llmanage ongoing client relationships, deliver holistic financial planning, andprovidetailored investment guidance aligned to Schwab’s approach to investing.You’llcollaborate 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

Required Qualifications

• Client Experience:Demonstratedability 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 clientobjectives, risk profile, and long‑term outcomes.

• Coachability:Demonstratesa 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 requireadditionalexpertise, 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 first120 days

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