Sr Manager, Wealth Advisor - Schwab Wealth Advisory
About The Position
Schwab Wealth Advisory is a fee-based, non-discretionary investment advisory solution grounded in 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 works closely with an experienced advisory team to support clients through complex financial decisions and help them remain focused on long-term goals. This relationship-driven position calls for clear, empathetic communication and ownership of client outcomes. The work supports client confidence, long-term retention, and advisory excellence. Schwab intends for the selected candidate to work on site in the specified locations. The role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities in addition to the salary range.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex client relationships through advanced discovery, diplomacy, and clear communication of sophisticated planning and investment concepts.
- Ability to manage a book of business, prioritize high-impact work, coordinate across partners, and maintain service consistency and follow-through.
- Proven ability to develop and communicate holistic financial plans for high-complexity scenarios.
- Ability to align portfolio recommendations with client objectives, risk profile, and long-term outcomes.
- Demonstrates a senior learning mindset by seeking input, integrating feedback into measurable behavior changes, and sharing best practices.
- Sound judgment and risk awareness, including recognizing when matters exceed scope and escalating concerns to protect client experience and meet fiduciary and regulatory expectations.
- CFP® designation or CFA® designation.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Active FINRA Series 7 license; may be obtained within 120 days of employment.
- Active FINRA Series 66 license or equivalent; may be obtained within the first 120 days.
Responsibilities
- Manage ongoing client relationships, including complex relationships and sensitive conversations.
- Conduct advanced discovery to diagnose client needs and translate sophisticated planning and investment concepts into clear, tailored guidance.
- Deliver holistic financial planning for high-complexity scenarios, including concentrated positions, tax-aware strategies, and multi-goal planning.
- Synthesize client information into recommendations that align portfolios with client objectives, risk profiles, and long-term outcomes.
- Set and manage an operating cadence for a book of business, prioritizing high-impact activities and coordinating across partners.
- Communicate tradeoffs, timelines, and next steps proactively while ensuring consistent service and follow-through on complex client needs.
- Seek and apply feedback, share best practices, and informally coach others to improve advisory quality and client experience.
- Recognize when situations 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
Senior
