Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor- Schwab Wealth Advisory
About The Position
Schwab Wealth Advisory is a fee-based, non-discretionary investment advisory solution built on trust, personalized service, and a fiduciary commitment to clients. The Sr. Manager, Wealth Advisor manages ongoing client relationships, delivers holistic financial planning, and provides tailored investment guidance aligned with Schwab’s approach to investing. The role collaborates closely with an experienced advisory team to support clients through complex financial decisions and help them stay focused on long-term goals. The position supports client confidence, long-term retention, and advisory excellence. The selected candidate is expected to work on site in the specified locations. The role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities in addition to the salary range.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex client relationships through advanced discovery, diplomatic handling of sensitive conversations, and clear communication of sophisticated planning and investment concepts.
- Ability to manage time and set an operating cadence for a book of business, prioritize high-impact activities, coordinate across partners, communicate proactively, and ensure consistent service and follow-through on complex client needs.
- Proven ability to develop and communicate holistic financial plans for high-complexity scenarios, including concentrated positions, tax-aware strategies, and multi-goal planning.
- Ability to synthesize information into recommendations that align portfolios with client objectives, risk profiles, and long-term outcomes.
- Demonstrates a senior learning mindset by seeking and integrating feedback and sharing best practices.
- Sound judgment and risk awareness, including recognizing when additional expertise is needed and escalating concerns to protect clients and meet fiduciary and regulatory expectations.
- 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 first 120 days.
Responsibilities
- Manage ongoing client relationships.
- Deliver holistic financial planning.
- Provide tailored investment guidance aligned with Schwab’s approach to investing.
- Collaborate with an experienced advisory team to support clients through complex financial decisions.
- Help clients stay focused on long-term goals.
- Lead complex client relationships by diagnosing needs, navigating sensitive conversations, and translating sophisticated planning and investment concepts into clear, tailored guidance.
- Set an operating cadence for a book of business, prioritize high-impact activities, coordinate across partners, and communicate tradeoffs, timelines, and next steps.
- Develop and communicate holistic financial plans for high-complexity scenarios, synthesizing inputs into recommendations aligned with client objectives, risk profiles, and long-term outcomes.
- Seek input from peers and leaders, integrate feedback into behavior changes, share best practices, and informally coach others.
- Recognize situations that exceed scope or require additional expertise, surface concerns early, and escalate with clear context and options.
Benefits
- Bonus or incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
