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 works closely with an experienced advisory team to support clients through complex financial decisions and help them remain focused on long-term goals. It is suited to someone who thrives in a relationship-driven environment, communicates with clarity and empathy, and takes ownership of client outcomes. The work supports client confidence, long-term retention, and advisory excellence. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite in the specified locations.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex client relationships through advanced discovery, sensitive conversations, and clear, tailored client guidance.
- Ability to manage time and establish an operating cadence for a book of business, coordinating across partners and maintaining consistent service and follow-through.
- Proven ability to develop and communicate holistic financial plans for high-complexity scenarios.
- Senior learning mindset, including seeking feedback, making measurable behavior changes, and sharing best practices.
- Sound judgment and risk awareness, including recognizing when to escalate situations beyond one's scope.
- 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, including complex client situations.
- Conduct advanced discovery to diagnose client needs and navigate sensitive conversations with diplomacy.
- Translate sophisticated financial planning and investment concepts into clear, tailored guidance that supports client decisions and action.
- Develop and communicate holistic financial plans 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.
- Manage a book of business by prioritizing high-impact activities, coordinating with partners, and communicating tradeoffs, timelines, and next steps.
- Ensure consistent service and follow-through on complex, multi-workstream client needs.
- Seek and apply feedback, share best practices, and informally coach others to improve advisory quality and client experience.
- Recognize situations requiring additional expertise, raise concerns early, and escalate with clear context and options to protect clients and meet fiduciary and regulatory expectations.
Benefits
- Bonus or incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
