Wealth Advisor, Schwab Wealth Advisory

Charles Schwab Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Schwab Corporation is seeking a Wealth Advisor to manage ongoing client relationships, deliver holistic financial planning, and provide tailored investment guidance aligned with Schwab’s fiduciary approach. You’ll collaborate with an experienced advisory team to support clients through complex decisions while helping them stay focused on long-term goals.

This on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree and active FINRA Series 7/66 licenses. A CFP/CFA designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; FINRA licenses must be active or obtained within stated timelines.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing client relationships with Schwab Wealth Advisory clients.
• Deliver holistic financial planning and tailored investment guidance.
• Collaborate with advisory team to support clients through complex decisions.
• Help clients stay focused on long-term financial goals.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically to clients and partners.

Skills

Client Experience

Time Management

Financial Planning

Coachability

Self‑Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Active FINRA Series 7 license

Active FINRA Series 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 a 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

Required Qualifications

• Client Experience: Ability to build trust by listening actively, asking thoughtful questions, and clearly translating complex financial concepts into guidance clients can understand and act on.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize client meetings, planning work, and follow‑through while clearly setting expectations, timelines, and next steps with clients and partners.
• Financial Planning: Applies financial planning principles and communicates recommendations in a way that aligns portfolios to client goals, risk tolerance, and long‑term outcomes.
• Coachability: Actively seeks, receives, and applies feedback; communicates openly about development needs and adjusts approach to continuously improve advisory effectiveness.
• Self‑Awareness: Demonstrates awareness of strengths and limitations, communicates questions or concerns early, and escalates appropriately to serve clients well.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active FINRA Series 7 license
  • May be obtained with a 120‑day condition of employment for certified and current CFP® designation or CFA® designation holders, verified before hire.
• Active FINRA Series 66 license (or equivalent)
  • May be obtained within the first 120 days

Preferred Qualifications

• CFP® or CFA®

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