Knoxville, TN Office

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Charles Schwab

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Firm-wide stats for Charles Schwab

Total advisors

6,786

Across 756 offices

Clients per advisor

141 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

10114 Parkside Drive, Suite 102

Knoxville TN 37922-1944

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Nicholas G

Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Charles Schwab

Nicholas Gearhart is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life and Charles Schwab Bank, as well as involvement with Stricklers Ice and Beer. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a referee for the West Bearden Basketball League, officiating youth basketball games. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset portfolios and alternative investment options.

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

Craig B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Charles Schwab

Craig Beauregard serves as Vice President and Branch Leader, supporting a team of financial professionals in developing financial plans through advanced technology and strategies. He has held the position of Branch Office Manager at Fidelity Investments since 2012, following a year as Assistant Branch Manager. Prior to Fidelity, Craig gained experience in various roles including Performance Leader and Process Design Consultant at Merrill Edge, and multiple management positions at Bank of America Investments from 2003 to 2010. His career began in financial advisory roles at Dickinson & Company, Baraban Securities, and Barron Chase Securities in the mid-1990s. The biography does not include information on his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement.

Wealth management
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Adam S

Series 63, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Charles Schwab

Adam Smolnycki is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade Inc. He has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and its related entities since 2022. 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, multi-asset model portfolios, and access to alternative investments, supported by a large integrated platform with centralized supervision and custody.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Charles Schwab

Hunter Ferry is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to his financial services career, Hunter held positions at Uber, Total Quality Logistics, and Alexander Bullitts Winery and Brewery. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research 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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Michael S

Series 63, Series 66

Knoxville, TN

Charles Schwab

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2011. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operations and extensive due diligence.

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