Director, Schwab Wealth Advisor

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role. 

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.

Schwab Wealth Advisory is a premier, fee based and comprehensive wealth management solution providing clients with a personal relationship, non-discretionary investment advice and an experienced team built on Schwab’s approach to investing. Wealth Advisors work for Schwab Wealth Advisory ("SWA"), a registered investment advisor and an affiliate of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

As aSenior, Schwab Wealth Advisor of SWA, you will work as a fiduciary within a dedicated Schwab Wealth Advisory team to deliver a disciplined, objective, advisory relationship designed to help our clients reach their financial goals. In this role your will be responsible to:

• Act as a strategic partner, cultivating and nurturing relationships with ultra-high net-worth clients and collaborating with business partners to ensure their financial success
• Develop, implement, and continuously monitor Investment Policy Statements that articulate investment goals and objectives, preferences and risk tolerance, ensuring alignment with clients' long-term aspirations
• Construct and deliver tailored portfolio advice, providing specific investment recommendations through proactive outreach and scheduled consultations, the Advisor will provide guidance on all enrolled accounts
• Harness the power of a diverse network of professionals, including attorneys, CPAs, bankers, insurance specialists, and wealth strategists, to provide clients with a comprehensive suite of wealth management services and deliverables
• Conduct multigenerational financial planning, ensuring the seamless transfer of wealth across generations and securing the long-term financial legacies of clients and their families
• Working knowledge of alternative assets
• Create and adhere to a client-approved communication plan, leveraging effective and transparent communication channels to build trust and maintain strong relationships
• Provide leadership within the team, taking an active role in the recruitment, selection, onboarding and integration of AWAs and WAs
• Facilitate legacy planning, incorporating charitable giving, philanthropy, business and financial asset transfer, and estate planning to ensure a seamless transition and preservation of clients' wealth and values
• Possess in-depth knowledge of a wide range of financial products, staying abreast of industry developments and tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of clients.
• Foster and maintain trusted relationships with clients and centers of influence, such as industry experts and community leaders, becoming the unequivocal center of financial guidance and expertise in their lives
• Actively participate in regional strategies for the team and serve as a liaison to the Senior Regional Manager
• Nurture dependable relationship with BDO and branch partners ensuring effective collaboration and alignment in delivering comprehensive wealth management services to prospects and clients
• Strong command of complex Wealth Management Topics including Estate Planning, Alternative Investments/Private Equity, Tax Planning, and Liquidity Planning

You will provide on-going advice to clients via a phone-based relationship with the opportunity to visit your assigned market and clients. SWA’s advice philosophy will enable you to leverage a vast array of products (i.e. stocks, bonds, ETF’s, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, option trading) as you help clients manage larger and more complex portfolios and wealth planning needs. This unique and rewarding opportunity will provide both you and your clients the ability to build goal-oriented portfolios and nurture long-term relationships.

You will have the tools, resources and support to succeed in a wealth management environment. Specifically:

• Client relationship management software to enable seamless client interactions
• Financial Planning software designed for customized client focused portfolio solutions
• Access to third party and proprietary research to support the advice recommendations
• On-going training and commitment to your professional development

We value integrity, open communication, strong market knowledge, and a passion for client service. If you want to work with a firm that is dynamic, client focused and values your contributions by providing a successful environment for outstanding financial rewards, consider a career as a Sr. Wealth Advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory.

What you have

We place a premium on high performance, quality service and the ability to execute the SWAIA strategy. Essential skills include:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Active FINRA Series 7 required
• Active FINRA Series 66 required (or may be obtained within the first 90 days)
• CFP® or CFA® designation required
• CPWA® or CWS® designation required
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce and MoneyGuide Pro software
• Proven track record of at least 10 years advisory experience required
• 15 or more years in the financial services industry working directly with clients highly preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional competency in complex wealth management topics, such as estate planning, alternative investments/private equity, tax planning, and equity planning

Preferred:

• Established as positive Brand Ambassador, fostering strong relationships with branch teams and exhibiting leadership qualities
• Excels in relationship management, consistently delivering superior client service and ensuring high client retention rates
• Utilizes polished interpersonal communication and presentation skills to effectively engage with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders, conveying complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of wealth management, from portfolio analysis and performance tracking to compliance and regulatory requirements

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.