Your opportunity
As a Schwab Wealth Consultant at Charles Schwab you are responsible for providing high-touch service, on-going comprehensive guidance and advice to clients in the context of a dedicated relationship. The Wealth Advisor works across a wide spectrum of investment needs to help clients manage large and complex portfolios. Supporting our clients’ wealth management needs on behalf of our clients includes but is not limited to: financial planning, estate planning, investment management, retirement planning, education planning, active trading, banking, insurance, and lending needs.
- Manage a practice of primarily Ultra-HNW clients; provide world-class service to clients with complex wealth management needs
- Retain existing clients, attract new clients, and generate growth as measured by AUM, Wealth Management solutions, and client promoter scores
- Partner with wealth specialists to offer solutions including banking, lending and trust
- Take an in-depth consultative approach to analyze, assess and find appropriate solutions to meet client needs based on the breadth of Schwab’s Wealth Management offer
- Develop a customized financial strategy for prospects and existing clients
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding around how to assess suitability and recommend appropriate retirement income advice and distribution process for clients living in retirement
- Demonstrate proficiency in deepening relationships with clients, from engagement and discovery to gaining commitment and ongoing service.
What You Are Good At
- Exhibits wealth management and investment products expertise including equities, fixed income, mutual fund and retirement plans; equity compensation plans, stock options and annuities
- Results driven, highly motivated self-starter who possesses integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for helping clients plan for their financial goals and objectives
- Demonstrates a bias for action and a commitment to achieving sustainable results
- Able to listen to client’s needs and make decisions/take actions that help clients achieve their long-term goals
- Knows how to follow the proper risk, supervision and controls guidelines to deliver the best outcomes for clients. Exhibits strong culture of compliance, adherence to policy and Schwab’s high standards
- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and approaches for finding appropriate solutions for clients
- Able to adjust style of communication to best connect with others
- Demonstrates and encourages collaboration and teamwork cross functionally and within his/her team
- Demonstrates personal resilience and a commitment to continually learn
- Able to remain positive and focused during times of pressure, adversity, or change
- Actively engages and helps others succeed
- Understands life event triggers for clients and leverages this ability to consolidate and retain assets; proven ability to probe clients for life event triggers and provide financial advice accordingly
- Remains flexible in changing environmental, economic, and client need scenarios; proven experience demonstrating the ability to lead change within self and others positively
What you have
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Wealth Management designation, e.g., Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS), CFA or CFP highly preferred
- Professional designations/certifications (e.g., CFP, CFA, MBA, CHFC, CPWA) highly preferred
- Active & valid FINRA Series 7 license required
- Active & valid FINRA Series 66 (63/65) license required
- Active & valid Life & Health insurance (or may be obtained within 90 days of employment)
- 7+ years industry experience
- 2+ years UHNW experience
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What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
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
