Cupertino, CA Office

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Charles Schwab

Institution

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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Expertise

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

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Location

19499 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 100

Cupertino CA 95014

Advisors at this office

27

Advisors at this office

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Joseph R

Series 63, Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Joseph Runyan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

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

Series 66, Series 63

Cupertino, CA

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William Wang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an automotive repair business focused on building and restoring cars. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, integrating multi-asset model portfolios with access to alternative investments and comprehensive custody and brokerage services.

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

Series 63

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Bela Palfalvi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades with Charles Schwab and related entities, as well as three years at TD Ameritrade. 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance 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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Xinyao W

Series 63, Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Xinyao Wang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities, along with earlier experience outside finance as an auctioneer and working in the restaurant industry. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and order-routing services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Gary Cornford is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. 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, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Wei Hua is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2014. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

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

CFA®, Series 65, Series 63

Cupertino, CA

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Xiaoyi Tang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Tang holds the CFA® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, Tang worked at E Fund Management Co. Ltd. for eight years. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and a formal alternative-investment offering.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Cupertino, CA

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Mary Lai is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as trustee for a family trust overseeing several rental properties. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary client advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and conducts due diligence on alternative investments through its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cupertino, CA

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Shu Ming Chu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential property in Santa Clara, California. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Susan Tzu Ling Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

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

Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Phoebe Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 license and experience working at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2024. Prior to entering the financial industry, she held positions at Guardant Health, CVS Pharmacy, and in education. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 and discretionary investment options, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Hannah Han is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, with prior experience at HSBC Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank. Charles Schwab 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 guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

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

Series 63

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Aiyun Zong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a property management company in Elk Grove, California. Charles Schwab serves a large base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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

Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Kuanyee Lee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions in music education and youth orchestras. 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 services, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

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

Series 66

Cupertino, CA

Charles Schwab

Yihua Xie is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, Xie worked at Merrill Lynch for six years and at Glory Global Trade & Investment Inc for four years. Outside of advising, Xie provides in-home service support to care for a family member. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

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