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Charles Schwab

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Charles Schwab

Total advisors

6,729

Across 754 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

251 S. Lake Ave., Suite 150

Pasadena CA 91101

Advisors at this office

26

Advisors at this office

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Michael H

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Michael Hou is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a range of multi-asset investment solutions.

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

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Kim Pang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Pang worked at Merrill and PIMCO Investments LLC. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Adam Liu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade. 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Christopher Swaine is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Arbor Court Capital, LLC. 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. Schwab provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts supported by centralized custody and integrated operational services.

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

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Alia Mitchell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2011. 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 advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized platform that includes custody, brokerage, and cash-sweep services.

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

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Joon Kim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab since 2022 and was previously with TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2012 to 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative-investment process.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Robert Baraga is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized custody, and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

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

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Mark Werner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Chipotle, Northwestern Mutual, and Tony's Market, as well as over a decade in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, as well as 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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Christine L

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Girlies Gone Yonder LLC, a non-agent real estate venture. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and alternative investment due diligence.

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

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Amy Peng is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Her prior experience includes roles at Barclays Capital Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering 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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Jason P

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Jason Pugmire is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Banks SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as positions outside the financial sector such as Surgical Esthetics. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments within a large, integrated operational structure.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Raymond Siu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TD Ameritrade Inc. He is also a joint tenant on a residential property where he collects rent from an additional unit. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory solutions supported by multi-asset portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Richard Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its bank affiliate since 2011 and 2013, respectively. 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 integrates non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by 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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Harout G

Series 63, Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Harout Garabedian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes 15 years at TD Ameritrade before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 and centralized operational infrastructure.

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

Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Charles Schwab

Jacques Kalanjian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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, 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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