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WEALTH AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Today's financial landscape is complex. But with the advice and collaboration of professionals at Schwab, you can plan for today, tomorrow, and for generations.

Choose a solution based on your needs.

At Schwab, we believe in the power of choice. That's why we offer multiple wealth and investment management solutions designed to fit a wide range of financial situations, investing styles, and client needs. Explore your options to find the solution—or solutions—that fits you best.

Wealth Solutions Full-service wealth management from a dedicated advisor.
Investment Solutions Managed portfolios with specific investment objectives.
Automated Solutions Robo-advice with professional help when needed.

Find a comprehensive wealth solution that's right for you.

Investments are just one aspect of wealth planning. Your tax rate impacts your investment returns. Your borrowing impacts your insurance needs. Your cash flow impacts your lifestyle. That's why Schwab connects key facets of your financial life—so you can see what's missing to maximize your wealth. Start a conversation with a Schwab investment professional who will help you make the decision that's best for you.

Schwab Wealth Advisory™

Schwab Wealth Advisory provides you with a comprehensive and personalized wealth management strategy that starts with your goals and adapts to your changing needs. Your dedicated advisor is backed by an experienced team of specialists who cover key aspects of your financial life. Backed by the safety, trust, and value you can expect from Schwab.

$500,000to start. Fees start at 0.80%, and the fee rate decreases at higher asset levels.

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If you prefer to work with an independent advisor or have unique wealth management needs:

We can also refer you to a local independent advisor from the Schwab Advisor Network®—a group of prescreened independent advisory firms nationwide. All advisors are prescreened on criteria such as investment management experience, amount of assets managed, and professional education.

Explore investment solutions to meet your goals.

We also offer professionally managed portfolios that aim to meet specific investment goals like steady income, diversification, or personalized indexing. A Schwab investment professional can work with you to assess your financial needs and recommend portfolios that may be appropriate for you.

Equity

Created to build a more reliable source of income through stock dividends.

ThomasPartners Strategies

Fixed Income

A fixed-income solution designed to help provide a steady income source while adding portfolio diversification.

Wasmer Schroeder Strategies

Broadly Diversified

Actively managed portfolios consisting of broadly diversified mutual funds or ETFs.

Schwab Managed Portfolios Windhaven Strategies

Direct Indexing

A separately managed account that offers a personalized direct indexing strategy which can be personalized and allows for automatic tax-loss harvesting.*

Schwab Personalized Indexing

We know the power of choice is important. So, in addition to our lineup of best-in-class proprietary solutions, we offer Managed Account Select®. It unlocks access to a wide range of strategies managed by professional, third-party asset managers. And having the freedom to choose from separately managed accounts means greater flexibility to meet your specific investing needs and goals.

Make investing easy with our automated solutions.

Our automated investing solutions can build and manage your portfolio utilizing innovative technology with professional help available when you need it.

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios®

Our robo-advisor simplifies investing by building, monitoring, and automatically rebalancing a diversified portfolio based on your goals. Plus, you can get help from Schwab professionals anytime, 24/7.

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium®

Provides all the features of Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, plus unlimited 1:1 guidance from a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. You'll also have access to interactive planning tools and a personalized roadmap for reaching your goals.

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium

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We're with you every step of the way.

Your Schwab investment professional will be your main point of contact at Schwab. You'll work together to select specific wealth management and investment strategies to help you meet your needs.

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* Neither the tax-loss harvesting strategy nor any discussion herein is intended as tax advice, and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. does not represent that any particular tax consequences will be obtained. Tax-loss harvesting involves certain risks including unintended tax implications. Investors should consult with their tax advisors and refer to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website at www.irs.gov about the consequences of tax-loss harvesting.

Portfolio Management provided by Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser and affiliate of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab). Please read theSchwab Wealth Advisoryand theSchwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Disclosure Brochures for information and disclosures about this program. The Wealth Advisor, Associate Wealth Advisor, and other representatives making investment recommendations in your Schwab Wealth Advisory accounts are employees of Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc.

Schwab Advisor Network member advisors are independent and are not employees or agents of Schwab. Schwab prescreens advisors and checks their experience and credentials against criteria Schwab sets, such as years of experience managing investments, amount of assets managed, professional education, regulatory licensing, and business relationship as a client of Schwab. Advisors pay fees to Schwab in connection with referrals. Schwab does not supervise advisors and does not prepare, verify, or endorse information distributed by advisors. Investors must decide whether to hire an advisor and what authority to give him or her. Investors, not Schwab, are responsible for monitoring and evaluating an advisor's service, performance, and account transactions. Services may vary depending on which advisor an investor chooses.

Wealth management refers to products and services available through the operating subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation, of which there are important differences, including, but not limited to, the type of advice and assistance provided, fees charged, and the rights and obligations of the parties. It is important to understand the differences when determining which products and/or services to select.

Investors in mutual funds and ETFs should carefully consider information contained in a prospectus or, if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. You can obtain a prospectus, or if available, a summary prospectus by visitingschwabassetmanagement.com/prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing.

Please refer to the for: Schwab Managed Account Services™ Wrap Fee Program, Schwab Managed Portfolios™ Wrap Fee Program, Schwab Financial Planning Services for additional information.

Portfolio Management for the Schwab Managed Portfolios is provided by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., dba Schwab Asset Management™, a registered investment adviser and an affiliate of Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. ("Schwab"). Both Schwab Asset Management and Schwab are separate entities and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Schwab Personalized Indexing is available through Schwab's Managed Account Connection®program ("Connection"). Please read Schwab'sdisclosure brochurefor important information and disclosures relating to Connection and Schwab Managed Account Services.

The Managed Account Select program is sponsored by Schwab. Please read the for: Schwab Managed Account Services™ Wrap Fee Program, Schwab Managed Portfolios™ Wrap Fee Program, Schwab Financial Planning Services for important information and disclosures. In addition, please read the participating money manager's (MM’s) disclosure brochure, including any supplements for important information and disclosures. Investments in managed accounts should be considered in view of a larger, more diversified investment portfolio. Investment advisors are not owned by, affiliated with, or supervised by Schwab. Services may vary depending on which MM you choose and are subject to an MM’s acceptance of the account.

Portfolio Management for the ThomasPartners Strategies, Wasmer Schroeder Strategies, Windhaven Strategies, and Schwab Personalized Indexing is provided by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., dba Schwab Asset Management™, a registered investment adviser and an affiliate of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab"). Both Schwab Asset Management and Schwab are separate entities and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Please refer to theCharles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. Disclosure Brochuresfor additional information.

There are risks associated with any investment approach and the ThomasPartners Strategies have their own set of risks. First, there are the risks associated with investing in dividend-paying stocks, including but not limited to the risk that stocks in the Strategies may reduce or stop paying dividends, affecting that Strategy's ability to generate income. Second, investor sentiment could cause dividend-paying equities to fall out of favor and decrease in price. Third, there are risks associated with investing in fixed income asset classes, including through the use of exchange traded funds (ETFs), that include but are not limited to: interest rate risk, credit risk, high yield risk, and government security risk. Fourth, there are risk associated with investing in international stocks, including but not limited to: differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Please discuss these and other potential risks with your Financial Consultant or investment advisor prior to investing.

There are risks associated with any investment approach, the Wasmer Schroeder Strategies have their own set of risks. The Wasmer Schroeder Strategies invest primarily in fixed income instruments and as such the strategies are subject to various risks including but not limited to interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, credit risk, default risk, and event risk. Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors.

Diversification strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.

Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Unlike mutual funds, shares of ETFs are not individually redeemable directly with the ETF. Shares of ETF are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than the net asset value (NAV).

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for their own particular situation before making any investment decision.

Schwab Asset Management™ is the dba name for Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM), the investment adviser for Schwab Funds, Schwab ETFs, and separately managed account strategies. Schwab Funds are distributed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab), MemberSIPC. Schwab ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO). Schwab Asset Management and Schwab are separate but affiliated companies and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation, and are not affiliated with SIDCO.

Please read theSchwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutionsdisclosure brochuresfor important information, pricing, and disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium programs.

Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium® are made available through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ('Schwab'), a dually registered investment adviser and broker-dealer. Portfolio management services are provided by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. ("CSIM"). Schwab and CSIM are subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

There is no advisory fee or commissions charged for Schwab Intelligent Portfolios. For Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium, there is an initial planning fee of $300 upon enrollment and a $30-per-month advisory fee charged on a quarterly basis as detailed in the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions disclosure brochures. Investors in Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium (collectively, “Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions”) do pay direct and indirect costs. These include ETF operating expenses which are the management and other fees the underlying ETFs charge all shareholders.Schwab does not charge an advisory fee for the SIP Program in part because of the revenue Schwab Bank generates from the cash allocation (an indirect cost of the Program).The portfolios include a cash allocation to FDIC‐insured Deposit Accounts at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB ("Schwab Bank"). Schwab Bank earns income on thedeposits, andearns more the larger the cash allocation. The lower the interest rate Schwab Bank pays on the cash, the lower the yield. Some cash alternatives outside of Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions pay a higher yield. Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions invests in Schwab ETFs. A Schwab affiliate, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., receives management fees on those ETFs. Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions also invests in third-party ETFs. Schwab receives compensation from some of those ETFs for providing shareholder services,and alsofrom market centers where ETF trade orders are routed for execution. Fees and expenses will lower performance, and investors should consider all program requirements and costs before investing. Expenses and their impact on performance, conflicts of interest, and compensation that Schwab and its affiliates receive are detailed in the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions disclosure brochures.

The cash allocation in Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions will be accomplished through enrollment in the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Sweep Program (Sweep Program), a program sponsored by Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. By enrolling in Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions, clients consent to having the free credit balances in their Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Solutions brokerage accounts swept to FDIC-insured Deposit Accounts at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB through the Sweep Program. Funds deposited at Charles Schwab Bank are insured, in aggregate, up to $250,000 per depositor, for each account ownership category, by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Charles Schwab Bank, SSB is affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.

Schwab Intelligent Portfoliosand Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premiumare designed to monitor portfolios on a daily basis and will also automatically rebalance as needed to keep the portfolio consistent with the client's selected risk profile. Trading may not take place daily.

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FAQs

How to answer why investment management? ›

Example answer: "I believe one of the most important traits in an investment manager is a commitment to others and an understanding of their needs. Being a successful investment manager requires knowing your clients well and understanding their needs, preferences, concerns and goals.

What problem does wealth management solve? ›

Financial planning.

A wealth manager can help you develop a financial plan that includes saving, investing and spending goals. The manager can also help you plan for retirement, saving for college and other major life events. These plans can be revisited periodically as your circ*mstances change.

Is the CFA worth it for wealth management? ›

While the CFA is the best designation to pursue in terms of investment knowledge, it certainly does not cover all of the aspects of financial planning. In very general terms, however, the CFA designation may help those in the corporate world more than those starting their own financial planning business.

Are wealth management companies worth it? ›

You might not need a wealth manager if you have clear goals and are confident you can create and implement strategies to protect and grow your wealth. However, a wealth manager may be a good idea if you have substantial assets, would benefit from an expert, and have questions you need help answering.

Why do people want to do wealth management? ›

One of the most fulfilling aspects of a career in wealth management is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients. As a wealth manager, you will work closely with your clients to understand their financial goals, values, and priorities, and help them develop a plan to achieve their objectives.

Why do people go into wealth management? ›

You have the ability to make a positive impact in your clients' financial future. Wealth management offers a favourable work/life balance. This field is often attractive to entrepreneurs. Wealth management can increasingly be performed remotely; reducing travel requirements.

What is wealth management in simple words? ›

Wealth management is a holistic service that focuses on helping mid- to high-net-worth clients grow their money, manage their liability exposure and devise strategies to pass their wealth on to their designated heirs.

How do you succeed in wealth management? ›

Analytical skills: As a wealth manager, you have to be able to study previous and current data and gain useful insights that the clients can depend on. Proactiveness: The client's interest needs to be given first priority and you need to be assertive and proactive with your investment strategies, to ensure the same.

What makes wealth management unique? ›

While traditional financial planning primarily focuses on goal setting, budgeting, and basic investment advice, private wealth management takes a more holistic approach. It includes in-depth analysis of investments, tax optimization, estate planning, and often involves actively managing investment portfolios.

What pays more, CFA or CFP? ›

– The CFA Institute says a CFA charter holder can earn between $126,000 and $177,000. – Comparably.com data from Feb. 2023 shows the average CFP salary in the U.S. is $121,099. The total range is between $39,300 and $187,200.

Is passing CFA level 2 a big deal? ›

You fail—you haven't really started at all; you are still in the starting position. Now here comes level II. You pass—congratulations, you are almost done. This is a big deal—you have just one more to go; it's less than a year away and then once you pass that last one you'll practically be a charterholder.

Is CFA outdated? ›

If you're aiming to work in roles such as financial analysts, portfolio managers, or investment bankers, the CFA designation can be a valuable asset. However, if you want to pursue careers in other areas of finance, an alternative certification or qualification may be more relevant.

What are the top 5 wealth management companies? ›

The top 5 are: 545 Group, Jones Zafari Group, The Polk Wealth Management Group, Hollenbaugh Rukeyser Safro Williams, The Erdmann Group.

What are the disadvantages of wealth management? ›

Disadvantages Of Wealth Management
  • Non-Fiduciary Service. ...
  • Commission-Based Fees. ...
  • Registered Complaints. ...
  • Lack Of Experience Or Big Picture Thinking.

What is the average return on wealth management? ›

Wealthy Americans are pretty optimistic about their long-term investment returns, expecting to earn average annual returns of 17.5% above inflation from their portfolios. That's according to a new survey from Natixis that surveyed households that have over $100,000 in investable assets in March and April of 2021.

Why do you want to work in investment advisory? ›

Financial Advisor Career: An Overview

Successful financial advisors offer valuable advice to their clients. In return, they get virtually unlimited earning potential, a flexible work schedule, and their choice of professional specializations.

What to say when asked why investment banking? ›

Example answers for "Why investment banking?"
  • "With my previous investment banking experience, I'm excited to advance my career with a leading company in the industry. ...
  • “I'm interested in investment banking because, as a kid, my parents taught me how to invest at an early age.
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Why investment management is good? ›

Investment management is a powerful tool to help you achieve your financial goals. The right strategy can reduce your stress and help you gain an edge over the stock market. Investing requires deep knowledge and understanding of specific markets, but many options exist to make life easier.

Why invest in investment management? ›

By combining the assets of multiple investors in one place, managed investment enhances each investor's outreach. The combined purchasing power of managed investments allows each investor to approach opportunities that they otherwise wouldn't be able to entertain with the limit of their funds.

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