Wealth Advisor, Schwab Wealth Advisory
Charles Schwab
San Francisco, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
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.
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.
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 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