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Charles Schwab

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Firm-wide stats for Charles Schwab

Total advisors

6,740

Across 755 offices

Clients per advisor

142 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$0 Very Low

HNW client ratio

0% Very Low

About

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a very large client base—primarily high‑ and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and related accounts—through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed‑account and financial planning services. As a dual‑registered broker‑dealer and investment adviser, Schwab acts as program sponsor and custodian and provides bundled (wrap) advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash‑sweep services.

Schwab’s client relationship model for the SWA Program is primarily non‑discretionary: Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. (SWAI) provides periodic buy/sell and allocation recommendations while clients retain final decision‑making, and Schwab also offers access to discretionary SMAs (Schwab Wealth Portfolios) managed by an affiliate, Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM). Investment guidance is delivered using multi‑asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation (and optional tactical tilts), written advice policies and periodic reviews, and Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence on alternative investments available through its Alternative Investments Select program.

What is noteworthy about Schwab compared with many peers is its scale and integrated structure: it serves hundreds of thousands of clients through thousands of representatives and multiple wrap programs, which results in relatively high client coverage per advisor and centralized supervisory, custody, and order‑routing arrangements. Schwab also has a distinctive operational footprint for a wealth program — it combines non‑discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, a formal alternative‑investment onboarding and placement process, and cash‑sweep mechanisms that vary by client residence.

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Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Location

105 Willits Street

Birmingham MI 48009

Advisors at this office

8

Advisors at this office

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Laura H

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, MI

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Laura Herfy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Birmingham, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Empower Financial Services and Thrivent Financial, including Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CEO of People of Impact, a nonprofit organization focused on leadership and support for veterans. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized approach to custody, brokerage, and investment guidance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jack K

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Charles Schwab

Jack Kloka is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America, Inc., Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd., General Nutrition Center, and Warren Screw Products. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Armin N

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Charles Schwab

Armin Niksimaee is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as an Underwriter at United Wholesale Mortgage from 2021 to 2022. His work focuses on partnering with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving their financial objectives and providing peace of mind. Armin's approach involves co-creating sustainable financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in cars, comedy, food, golf, and music.

Wealth management
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Scott R

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Charles Schwab

Scott Richey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, following a 14-year tenure at TD Ameritrade Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s Schwab Wealth Advisory program combines primarily non-discretionary investment guidance with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Randall R

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

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Randall Russo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Randall is based in Birmingham, MI. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Rachel I

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Charles Schwab

Rachel Irwin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual and Raj Shah. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with clerical duties at the family-owned Almo Manifold and Tool Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, combining non-discretionary and discretionary investment approaches with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Eric M

Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Charles Schwab

Eric Munro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Insight Global before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by its extensive research and operational infrastructure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Michael W

Series 63, Series 66

Birmingham, MI

Charles Schwab

Michael Watson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for six years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, combining strategic asset allocation with in-depth due diligence on alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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