Wealth Advisor, Schwab Wealth Advisory

Charles Schwab; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wealth Advisor to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on clients' financial journeys by managing complex portfolios and providing tailored advice. With a strong emphasis on relationship management, you'll leverage a diverse range of investment products to help clients reach their financial goals. The company fosters a supportive culture, encouraging personal and professional growth while maintaining a commitment to workplace flexibility. If you're passionate about wealth management and client success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

28-day sabbatical every 5 years

Qualifications

• 3+ years of advisory experience creating financial plans.
• Active FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex portfolios and help clients achieve financial goals.
• Provide personalized service and ongoing advice.

Skills

Advisory Experience

Client Relationship Management

Financial Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CFP or CFA Designation

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

As a Wealth Advisor within Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA), you will join a premier, fee-based, and non-discretionary investment advisory team, providing clients with personalized service, ongoing advice, and a fiduciary relationship. You will have a direct impact on clients' lives, managing complex portfolios and helping them achieve their financial goals. SWA’s advice philosophy leverages a wide range of products, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and options trading. You will grow within an experienced, collaborative team and deepen relationships with industry-leading advisors. If you seek to develop your wealth management expertise in a role that allows you to help clients while doing what you love, this opportunity may be ideal for you.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active FINRA Series 7 license (may be obtained with a 120-day condition of employment for certified and current CFP or CFA designation holders, verified before hire)
• Active FINRA Series 66 license (may be obtained within the first 120 days)
• Three or more years of advisory experience, including creating and customizing financial plans and portfolios for clients
• Five or more years in the financial services industry working directly with clients

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFP or CFA designation
• Superior relationship management and client retention skills
• Polished interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with attention to detail

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

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, volunteering, and a 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