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Sr Manager, Wealth Advisor - Schwab Wealth Advisory at Charles Schwab

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Job Description

Position Type: Regular
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.

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.

As a Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor within Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA), you are joining a premier, fee-based, and non-discretionary investment advisory solution, providing clients with a personal relationship, specialized service, and ongoing advice built on Schwab's approach to investing. You will have a direct impact on the lives of clients, working as a fiduciary within a dedicated Schwab Wealth Advisory team to deliver an exceptional client experience. SWA's advice philosophy will empower you to use a vast array of products (i.e. stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, option trading), setting you up for success to help clients manage their more complex portfolios and achieve their goals. You'll grow within an experienced, collaborative team, while deepening relationships with various partners, including industry leading advisors. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior SWA team members. If you are looking to develop with a firm that will challenge you to deepen your wealth management expertise, within a role that allows you to help clients while doing what you love, this may be the opportunity for you.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • CFP designation or CFA designation
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active and valid FINRA Series 7 license
    • May be obtained with a 120-day condition of employment
  • Active and valid FINRA Series 66 license required
    • May be obtained with a 120-day condition of employment
  • Five or more years of advisory experience, including creating and customizing financial plans and portfolios for clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Five or more years working directly with clients in the financial services industry highly preferred

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

Typical senior pay: $102k for Personal Financial Advisors nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$102k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 144% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels, Remote-capable workers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+10%
10yr growth
16% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024